Buffalo Chicken Salad Recipe
Spicy chicken on a bed of lettuce with tomatoes, cucumbers, cheese, and bacon
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Ingredients
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Chicken
Salad Base
Dressing
Method
Prepare Chicken
- 1
Cook the Chicken
Preheat the grill or stovetop skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, and black pepper on both sides.
- 2
- 3
Coat with Buffalo Sauce
Once cooked, remove the chicken from heat and let it rest for a few minutes. Then, slice the chicken and toss it in buffalo sauce until well coated.
Prepare Salad
- 4
Prepare Lettuce
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce. Tear it into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.
- 5
Chop Vegetables
Halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the cucumber into thin rounds. Add them to the bowl with the lettuce.
- 6
Add Cheese and Bacon
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese and bacon bits over the salad mixture.
Assemble Salad
- 7
Combine Ingredients
Add the buffalo chicken slices on top of the salad.
- 8
Prepare Dressing
In a small bowl, mix ranch dressing with lemon juice until well combined.
- 9
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.