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Buffalo chicken salad on plate with celery sticks.

Easy Buffalo Chicken Salad (High-Protein, Healthy)

Mallory
If you like the taste of buffalo chicken and are looking for a super quick & easy high-protein lunch, try this Buffalo Chicken Salad! It might just be your new favorite way to use up leftover rotisserie chicken or chicken breasts! 😊
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Course lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

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

Instructions
 

  • Shred your chicken using either 2 forks or a hand mixer. Finely chop the celery and green onions.
  • In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, Greek yogurt, buffalo hot sauce, celery, green onions, lemon juice, seasonings, and salt and pepper and stir to combine. Hint: if you like things spicy, add more buffalo sauce and cut back on the amount of Greek yogurt!
  • Hint: if you like things spicy, add more buffalo sauce and cut back on the amount of Greek yogurt!

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Notes

Expert Tips
  • Be sure to use a chicken you like the flavor of since it will have an impact on the flavor of this chicken salad!
  • One of the easiest ways to shred chicken for chicken salads is to shred it in a food processor or with a hand mixer.
  • For the best flavor, I suggest using fresh lemon juice in the dressing instead of bottled lemon juice if possible.
Storage
Refrigerator - store leftover Buffalo Chicken Salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. 
Additional Nutrition Information
While healthy means something different to everyone, this buffalo chicken salad is a nutrient-rich option. Chicken is a high-quality lean protein and also provides other important nutrients including iron and vitamin B6. This recipe also contains Greek yogurt which provides more protein, phosphorus, and calcium. This recipe is gluten-free and does not contain added sugars. 
Dietitian Tip
It seems basic, but it's so easy to forget that when it comes to sticking with healthy eating, having easy lunches like chicken salad meal prepped and ready to go is so helpful. Especially on busy days. And recipes that taste great like this Buffalo Chicken Salad are key to making mealtime truly enjoyable! 😊
For more nutrition information and tips, visit mallorythedietitian.com. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do! 😊 

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5 cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 20gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 52mgSodium: 419mgPotassium: 203mgSugar: 1g
Keyword 10 minutes or less, gluten free, high-protein
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