Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsJake's DowntownSpicy Buffalo Chicken Recipe

Spicy Buffalo Chicken Recipe

Inspired by Jake's Downtown
Time1h
Serves4

Mixed greens tossed in our walnut bleu cheese dressing topped with carrots, celery, cucumbers, tomatoes and shredded jack cheese. Finished with your choice of grilled or crispy chicken and bleu cheese crumbles.

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Method

Prepare the Chicken

  1. 1

    Marinate the Chicken

    In a bowl, combine the chicken breasts with olive oil, buffalo sauce, salt, and black pepper. Make sure the chicken is well coated. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Cook the Chicken

    Grill or fry the marinated chicken breasts over medium heat for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and no longer pink in the center. Once cooked, shred or chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces.

Make the Dressing

  1. 3

    Blend the Ingredients

    In a food processor, combine chopped walnuts, mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.

  2. 4

    Adjust Seasoning

    Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed.

Assemble the Salad

  1. 5

    Combine the Salad Base

    In a large bowl, toss together the mixed greens, shredded carrots, diced celery, diced cucumbers, diced tomatoes, and shredded jack cheese.

  2. 6

    Add Chicken

    Top the mixed greens with the cooked chicken pieces and sprinkle with bleu cheese crumbles.

  3. 7

    Dress the Salad

    Drizzle the walnut bleu cheese dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.

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