High Protein Buffalo Chicken Salad (Healthy, Easy)

Buffalo chicken salad on plate with celery sticks.

High Protein Buffalo Chicken Salad (Healthy, Easy)

Mallory

If you like the taste of buffalo chicken and are looking for a quick & easy healthy lunch, try this high protein Buffalo Chicken Salad! You can make it with leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken. Enjoy it with chips or crackers, dip celery and carrots in it, or turn it into a sandwich or wrap! 😊

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Prep Time 10

Course lunch

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

1 Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

4 cups shredded chicken
2 stalks celery, finely chopped (about ½ cup)
4 stalks green onion, finely chopped
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
⅓ cup Buffalo sauce
½ large lemon, juice of
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon kosher 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!

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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 by pulsing 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.

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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