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High-Protein Buffalo Chicken Salad

A delicious and healthy salad that's packed with protein and flavor, featuring spicy buffalo chicken and creamy dressing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch, Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 4 cups rotisserie chicken (finely shredded) Remove skin and bones before shredding.
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup buffalo hot sauce
  • cup diced celery
  • cup shredded carrot
  • cup finely diced red onion
  • cup chives (thinly sliced)
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt (to taste)
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
  • cup crumbled blue cheese (optional) Can be added for extra flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Remove the skin and bones from the rotisserie chicken. Roughly chop about 4 cups of the meat, then pulse in a food processor 3 to 4 times until finely shredded but not mushy.
  2. Transfer the shredded chicken to a large mixing bowl.
  3. In the same bowl, add Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, and buffalo sauce. Sprinkle in garlic powder, smoked paprika, and the optional cayenne pepper. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
  4. Add the shredded chicken, diced celery, shredded carrot, diced red onion, and chives. If using, fold in the blue cheese or keep it on the side for topping later. Mix well until everything is evenly coated.
Serving
  1. Enjoy immediately, or cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let those flavors develop.
  2. Garnish with extra chives and crumbled blue cheese right before serving.

Notes

This salad is best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. Keep toppings separate until serving for crunch.