Lean and Mean Buffalo Salad 🥗
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Description:
Inspired by the world-famous spicy wings, this salad is a healthier and easier alternative, perfect for those craving bold flavors without the guilt. Drizzle on some creamy blue cheese dressing to complete the dish and enjoy a satisfying meal!
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 | Boneless, skinless chicken breast halves |
| 1 | Seedless cucumber |
| 1 | Carrot |
| 1/2 | Celery stalk |
| 3 | Flour |
| – | Garlic powder |
| 1 | Paprika |
| 1/2 | Salt |
| 8 | Olive oil flavored cooking spray |
| 1 | Cayenne pepper sauce |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 291.4
- Fat: 17.4g
- Saturated Fat: 3.4g
- Cholesterol: 56.5mg
- Sodium: 987.2mg
- Carbohydrates: 11.1g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Sugar: 3.8g
- Protein: 23.3g
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven: Heat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Prepare Pan: Line a jelly-roll pan with foil and coat it with cooking spray.
- Coat Chicken: In a zip-top bag, mix flour, garlic powder, paprika, and salt. Add chicken to the bag and shake until evenly coated.
- Bake Chicken: Place the coated chicken on the prepared pan and coat it with cooking spray. Bake for 10 minutes, turning once, or until cooked through.
- Prepare Sauce: Remove the cooked chicken from the oven and transfer it to a bowl. Add the cayenne pepper sauce and toss to coat. Allow it to cool slightly.
- Prepare Salad: Meanwhile, in a large bowl, toss together the remaining ingredients (cucumber, carrot, and celery).
- Combine: Add the cooked chicken to the salad and toss everything together.
- Serve: Serve the salad with the blue cheese dressing on the side.
- Enjoy: Dive into this delicious, spicy salad bursting with flavor!
Recipe Notes:
- The hot sauce used in this recipe should be of the milder variety. If your sauce is super-hot, adjust the quantity according to your preference.
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