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High protein buffalo chicken salad with fresh ingredients in a bowl

High Protein Buffalo Chicken Salad


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  • Author: recipesforcook
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: High Protein, Gluten-Free

Description

A healthy and delicious salad packed with protein, featuring shredded chicken and zesty buffalo sauce.


Ingredients

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  • 4 cups shredded chicken
  • 2 stalks celery, finely chopped (about ½ cup)
  • 4 stalks green onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • ⅓ cup Buffalo sauce
  • ½ large lemon, juice of
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ¼ tsp kosher salt (more to taste)
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. Shred your chicken using either 2 forks or a hand mixer.
  2. Finely chop the celery and green onions.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, Greek yogurt, buffalo sauce, celery, green onions, lemon juice, garlic powder, paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.

Notes

For added spiciness, increase the buffalo sauce and reduce the Greek yogurt. Can be served on greens, in wraps, or with whole-grain crackers.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg