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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.
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Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: buffalo chicken, chicken breast
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4

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
  • 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