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Buffalo Chicken Chopped Salad

If you're a fan of buffalo wings, this salad is a must-try! It's packed with bold flavors, fresh ingredients, high protein, and fiber—all while being easy to prepare. We love grilling the buffalo-marinated chicken, but alternative cooking methods are included below.
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Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken Chopped Salad
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 478kcal

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup buffalo sauce, divided
  • 2 tbsp coconut aminos (or 1 tbsp soy sauce + 1 tbsp water)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1¼ lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • ½ cup ranch dressing of choice
  • 8 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1 medium English cucumber, diced (~2 cups)
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced (~1 cup)
  • 2 celery stalks, diced (~1 cup)
  • ¼ cup diced red onion
  • ½ cup blue cheese crumbles
  • ½ cup roasted chickpeas (such as Biena Sea Salt)

Instructions

1. Marinate the Chicken

  • Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (or preheat a skillet over medium-high heat on the stove).
  • In a shallow bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons buffalo sauce, coconut aminos, salt, and pepper.
  • Add the chicken, tossing to coat. Let it marinate while the grill heats.

2. Cook the Chicken

  • Grill: Place the marinated chicken over indirect heat and grill for 5-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F).
  • Stovetop: Heat a skillet and cook for the same time, flipping once. Cooking time may vary based on chicken thickness. (Alternative cooking methods below.)

3. Prepare the Dressing

  • In a small bowl, mix ranch dressing with the remaining 1-2 tablespoons buffalo sauce (adjust for heat preference). Refrigerate until ready to use.

4. Assemble the Salad

  • Once the chicken is cooked, let it cool slightly, then chop into bite-sized pieces. (This can be done ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.)
  • In a large bowl, combine romaine, cucumber, carrots, celery, red onion, blue cheese, and chicken.
  • Drizzle with the prepared dressing and toss well.

5. Serve

  • Divide into bowls and top each serving with 2 tablespoons of roasted chickpeas for extra crunch.
  • Enjoy immediately!

Nutrition

Calories: 478kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 113mg | Sodium: 946mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 10g
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