Description
Grilled Buffalo Chicken Salad is a vibrant, guilt-free meal that lets you savor the bold flavors of buffalo wings without the extra calories. This nutritious dish combines tender grilled chicken breast coated in zesty hot sauce with fresh greens, tomatoes, avocado, and blue cheese crumbles. Perfect for summer barbecues or quick weeknight dinners, it fits seamlessly into keto, gluten-free, and low-carb diets. Enjoy a satisfying bowl of goodness packed with protein and colorful ingredients that not only taste great but also look appealing on your plate.
Ingredients
- 1 medium to large chicken breast
- 1 tablespoon Ultimate Dry Rub
- ½ cup Frank’s RedHot hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes
- ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ avocado, sliced
- Blue cheese crumbles
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Rub the chicken breast with Ultimate Dry Rub.
- Grill the chicken for about 6 minutes on each side until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. In the last minute of cooking, melt butter and mix with hot sauce; brush over chicken.
- While the chicken rests, combine chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, red onion, avocado, and blue cheese in a large bowl.
- Slice the grilled chicken and arrange it on top of the salad. Drizzle ranch dressing as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: For added flavor, marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes before grilling. Customize by adding your favorite veggies like bell peppers or cucumbers. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.