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    Home » Recipes » Chicken

    Crispy Buffalo Chicken Salad Recipe (gluten-free)

    Published: Mar 18, 2023 · Modified: Oct 2, 2023 by April Saunders · About 7 minutes to read this article. Leave a Comment

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    This Crispy Buffalo Chicken Salad is right up your alley if you're into a delicious and satisfying salad that's packed with flavour! With crispy, spicy chicken and a mix of fresh greens and veggies, this salad is the perfect combination of bold and refreshing. It's a healthy, easy to make and gluten-free buffalo chicken salad recipe that hits all the marks!

    Buffalo chicken salad in a bowl.

    Who's up for a salad?🥗

    Whether you're looking for a quick and easy lunch or a filling but not heavy dinner, this recipe is sure to hit the spot.

    Grab that big, wonderful salad bowl of yours and get ready to enjoy the taste of crispy buffalo chicken like never before!

    Jump to:
    • 📝Ingredients for buffalo chicken salad
    • 🔪How to make buffalo chicken salad
    • 🥡Storage and Leftovers
    • 🍽️What to serve with buffalo chicken salad
    • 🏅Top Tips
    • 🙋‍♀️More healthy salad recipes
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    📝Ingredients for buffalo chicken salad

    Here's what you'll need to make this gluten-free buffalo chicken salad:

    Buffalo chicken salad ingredients.
    Ingredients for this easy buffalo chicken salad recipe: simple and healthy!

    Salad ingredients

    • Romaine lettuce - crispy and fresh ice berg lettuce works too
    • Celery stalks 
    • Shredded cabbage - a mix bag of coleslaw works here too
    • Shredded carrots

    Crispy Chicken Ingredients

    • Chicken tenders - I can usually find those fresh chicken tenders in my local grocery store among the other types of chicken. But iff you can't find them, no prob. Just use regular chicken breasts and cut them into smaller pieces so they cook faster
    • 1 large egg
    • Almond flour - this doesn't make the chicken taste like almonds, promise! Using almond flour as the main part of the coating keeps this recipe gluten-free and adds some nice crunchy texture to the chicken strips
    • Cornstarch
    • Kosher salt
    • Black pepper
    • Onion powder
    • Garlic powder
    • Olive oil - you'll need this for cooking the chicken and for getting that crispy coating
    • Hot Buffalo sauce - Frank's Red Hot is my go-to
    • Ranch dressing - optional for on top of the salad after you get it all together. Blue cheese dressing could work too. Just be sure to read the labels on both because bottled salad dressings can be a hidden source of gluten

    See recipe card for quantities.

    🔪How to make buffalo chicken salad

    Buffalo chicken salad ingredients.
    Gather all salad ingredients and add to a large bowl. Set aside.
    Make the gluten-free dredge.
    Whisk egg and make the gluten-free coating in separate bowls.
    Chicken in an egg wash.
    Dip each chicken piece in egg.
    Chicken dipped in gluten-free coating.
    Coat in the almond flour mixture.
    Cooked coated chicken pieces.
    Cook chicken pieces through.
    Pouring hot sauce over cooked chicken cutlets.
    Coat with buffalo sauce.
    Cut buffalo chicken tenders.
    Cut up the coated chicken pieces.
    Buffalo chicken salad with a fork.
    Divide salad and chicken between plates and enjoy😋

    🥡Storage and Leftovers

    This salad makes great leftovers for the next day. I store the buffalo chicken on top of the salad ingredients in a glass container and it's totally fine the next day.

    If you like your chicken leftovers warm, store it separately from the salad and warm it up before enjoying😋

    Buffalo chicken salad with a fork.
    A healthy buffalo chicken salad recipe makes a great supper and leftovers are perfect for the lunches the next day.

    🍽️What to serve with buffalo chicken salad

    There are many great side dishes that pair well with buffalo chicken salad.

    Here's a few ideas:

    1. A Greek-yogurt based dressing: keep it on the lighter side with a healthier salad dressing such as a low-fat Greek yogurt, vinaigrette, or a homemade dressing with olive oil, lemon juice, and herbs. My husband would prefer that classic combo of blue cheese and hot sauce - me not so much but hey, to each their own😆 A homemade ranch dressing would work too.
    2. Sweet Potato Fries: Baked sweet potato fries are a great alternative to regular fries and provide a perfect balance of sweet and savoury flavours to the whole meal. Check out this recipe for Oven Roasted Cinnamon Sweet Potatoes😋
    3. Grilled Vegetables: Double down on those veggies! Grilled vegetables like zucchini, peppers, and onions make for a tasty and healthy side dish that complements the salad nicely.
    4. Corn on the Cob: Grilled or boiled corn on the cob is a simple and tasty side dish that pairs well with the spicy flavors of the salad.
    5. Avocado slices: a simple sliced avocado on the side provides a creamy contrast to the spicy flavours of the buffalo chicken salad.

    Choose your favourite side dish or mix and match to create the perfect meal for you and your family!

    Crispy Buffalo Chicken Salad recipe in a bowl.
    That classic combo of hot and spicy buffalo sauce goes perfectly with healthy salad greens😋

    🏅Top Tips

    • Using boneless, skinless chicken breast is my favourite way to make this healthy buffalo chicken salad BUT if you want, you can also use boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead.
    • Shortcut the chicken cooking time and use pre-cooked, shredded chicken. I'll often have it in the fridge for the kids lunches. Shredded chicken tossed in the buffalo hot sauce would be totally delicious in the salad.
    • Have pre-cooked non-breaded chicken strips in your freezer? Great! You can use those instead of the fresh boneless, skinless chicken breasts to get this healthy salad recipe on the table in no time, while still keepin' it easy and delicious.
    • Another way to save time is to use leftover rotisserie chicken for this salad. Simply add the torn rotisserie chicken pieces to a large bowl and toss in hot buffalo sauce. Serve on top of the salad. Or use the rotisserie chicken in lettuce wraps (see next tip)
    • Turn this buffalo chicken salad into buffalo chicken lettuce wraps! Cook the chicken as directed and then cut it up into small pieces or shred it with forks before tossing in the buffalo hot sauce. Then, instead of big plates of salad, serve in crispy, crunchy and fresh ice berg lettuce leaves. Wrap em' up and enjoy😄
    Healthy Crispy Buffalo Chicken Salad in a bowl.
    Healthy, easy and gluten-free: a buffalo chicken salad that hits all the right marks.

    🙋‍♀️More healthy salad recipes

    Looking for more healthy salad recipes? Check these out too:

    • Chicken and Mango Quinoa bowls on a white countertop and gold fork
      Chicken & Mango Quinoa Bowls with Peanut Sauce
    • Salad with roasted sweet potatoes, spinach and feta in a white bowl.
      Spinach Feta Salad with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Whipped Avocado Dressing
    • A large white dish filled with Brown Rice, Broccoli and Feta Salad
      Broccoli Chickpea Salad with Feta
    • Close up shot of Easy Quinoa Salad with Feta on a white background
      Easy Quinoa Salad with Feta

    Hope you love this crispy chicken buffalo salad like we do❣️

    If you tried it out, I'd love to hear from you - rate and leave a comment below.

    ~April

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    📖 Recipe

    Buffalo chicken salad in a bowl.

    Crispy Buffalo Chicken Salad Recipe

    This Buffalo Chicken Salad has crispy, spicy chicken and a mix of fresh greens and veggies. A perfect combination of healthy, bold, and refreshing.
    5 from 7 votes
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    Course: Main Course, Salad
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: buffalo chicken, chicken breast
    Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4
    Author: April Saunders

    Ingredients

    Salad ingredients

    • 4 cups romaine lettuce chopped
    • 3 celery stalks chopped
    • ¾ cup cabbage shredded
    • 1 cup carrots shredded

    Crispy Chicken Ingredients

    • 1 lb chicken tenderloins
    • 1 large egg whisked
    • ¾ cup almond flour
    • ¼ cup cornstarch
    • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
    • Fresh ground black pepper
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ¼ cup olive oil
    • ⅓ cup buffalo sauce
    • Ranch or dill dressing optional for serving

    Instructions

    • In a large serving bowl, arrange the salad ingredients. Set in fridge.
    • Whisk the egg in a small shallow bowl and in another shallow bowl, mix together the almond flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder.
    • Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Once oil is sizzling hot, dip a piece of chicken in the egg, shaking off excess, then coat with the dry mixture, and place in the skillet. Repeat with all chicken pieces.
    • Cook the chicken filets on one side until golden brown, about 3 mins. Cook on the second side until golden brown on the outside and cooked through inside. Internal temperature should be 165 degrees F on an instant read thermometer. Set cooked chicken pieces in a large bowl.
    • Pour the buffalo sauce over the chicken and coat to combine. Then, place the chicken on a cutting board to cut it into pieces.
    • Divide the salad between 4 plates. Arrange chicken on the salad, drizzling any leftover sauce over the top. Serve right away with ranch or dill dressing if desired.

    Notes

    Tapioca flour can be used in place of cornstarch.
    Store leftover chicken in an air-tight container and use it within 24 hours.
    Nutrition Information is approximate and does not include any dressing.
    Nutrition Facts
    Crispy Buffalo Chicken Salad Recipe
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    573
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    40
    g
    62
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    4
    g
    25
    %
    Trans Fat
     
    0.02
    g
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    2
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    11
    g
    Cholesterol
     
    113
    mg
    38
    %
    Sodium
     
    1374
    mg
    60
    %
    Potassium
     
    693
    mg
    20
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    23
    g
    8
    %
    Fiber
     
    7
    g
    29
    %
    Sugar
     
    4
    g
    4
    %
    Protein
     
    36
    g
    72
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    9559
    IU
    191
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    10
    mg
    12
    %
    Calcium
     
    140
    mg
    14
    %
    Iron
     
    3
    mg
    17
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    Calories
    573
    Nutrition Facts

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