Spicy Buffalo Chicken Salad Recipe
Chicken, onion, Cheddar and bleu cheese crumbles.
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Chicken
Cheese and Toppings
Dressing
Method
Prepare the Chicken
- 1
Cook the Chicken
Preheat your grill or skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Grill or cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- 2
Coat with Buffalo Sauce
Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the heat and allow it to rest for a few minutes. Cut the chicken into strips or bite-sized pieces and toss in buffalo sauce until evenly coated.
Prepare the Salad
- 3
Chop the Vegetables
While the chicken rests, chop the romaine lettuce, slice the cucumber, and halve the cherry tomatoes. Thinly slice the red onion.
- 4
Assemble the Salad
In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
Add Chicken and Toppings
- 5
Add Chicken
Top the salad with the buffalo chicken pieces.
- 6
Add Cheese
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese and bleu cheese crumbles over the salad.
Dress the Salad
- 7
Add Dressing
Drizzle the ranch dressing and hot sauce over the salad. Toss gently to combine all ingredients.