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Easy Buffalo Chicken Salad

Easy Buffalo Chicken Salad

Cost $15, save $10

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 30 Min
  • 4 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Chicken and Seasoning

    • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
    • 1/4 cup grapeseed oil

  • Dressing

    • 1/3 cup ranch dressing
    • 1/3 cup hot sauce

  • Salad Base

    • 8 cups lettuce
    • 🍅 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
    • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
    • 1/2 cup blue cheese

STEPS

1

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a baking sheet.

2

Season chicken with 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning. Heat grapeseed oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook, turning once, until fully cooked and juices run clear (internal temperature of 165°F or 74°C).

3

Remove chicken from the skillet and let cool for about 10 minutes.

4

Mix ranch dressing, hot sauce, and remaining Cajun seasoning in a large bowl.

5

Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces, toss with the sauce mixture, and place on the prepared baking sheet.

6

Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 5 to 10 minutes until crispy, then let cool for 10 minutes.

7

In a large salad bowl, combine lettuce, tomatoes, shredded carrots, and blue cheese. Add the Buffalo chicken on top and serve with your favorite dressing.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

438

Calories

  • 25
    Protein
  • 11
    Carbs
  • 33
    Fats

💡 You can substitute grapeseed oil with olive oil if preferred.For extra crunch, add croutons or toasted nuts to the salad.Adjust the amount of hot sauce to suit your preferred spice level.