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High-Protein Buffalo Chicken Salad Recipe

High-Protein Buffalo Chicken Salad Recipe
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This High-Protein Buffalo Chicken Salad is a flavorful and healthy dish featuring finely shredded rotisserie chicken tossed in a creamy buffalo-style dressing with crunchy celery, shredded carrot, red onion, and fresh chives. It offers a spicy kick from buffalo hot sauce and optional cayenne pepper, enhanced by the tang of blue cheese. Perfect for meal prep, this salad is packed with protein and is naturally gluten-free, making it a delicious and nutritious option for lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 4 cups rotisserie chicken, finely shredded (skin and bones removed)

Dressing

  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup buffalo hot sauce (Frank’s or preferred brand)
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

Vegetables & Herbs

  • ⅔ cup diced celery
  • ⅔ cup shredded carrot
  • ⅓ cup finely diced red onion
  • ⅓ cup thinly sliced chives

Optional

  • ⅓ cup crumbled blue cheese
  • Salt, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prep the Chicken: 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 the chicken is finely shredded but not mushy. Transfer the shredded chicken to a large mixing bowl.
  2. Make the Dressing: In the bowl with shredded chicken, add ½ cup Greek yogurt, ⅓ cup mayonnaise, and ½ cup buffalo hot sauce. Sprinkle in ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, and the optional ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper. Whisk everything together until smooth and creamy.
  3. Combine the Salad: Add ⅔ cup diced celery, ⅔ cup shredded carrot, ⅓ cup finely diced red onion, and ⅓ cup chopped chives to the bowl. If using, gently fold in ⅓ cup crumbled blue cheese or reserve it as a topping. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
  4. Serve: Enjoy the salad immediately, or cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Garnish with extra chives and crumbled blue cheese before serving if desired.

Notes

  • Store the salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • This recipe is naturally gluten-free; ensure all ingredients are certified gluten-free to maintain this.
  • For a dairy-free version, substitute Greek yogurt and mayonnaise with vegan alternatives and omit blue cheese.
  • Any buffalo-style hot sauce can be used; Frank’s RedHot is a classic choice.
  • Freezing is not recommended, as the creamy dressing may separate and become watery upon thawing.

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Keywords: buffalo chicken salad, high protein salad, healthy chicken salad, buffalo chicken, rotisserie chicken salad, low carb salad, gluten free salad, meal prep salad

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