Description
A zesty and nutritious buffalo chicken salad that’s perfect for meal prep, casual dinners, and summer picnics.
Ingredients
- 4 cups rotisserie chicken (finely shredded)
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup buffalo hot sauce (Frank’s or your favorite brand)
- ⅔ cup diced celery
- ⅔ cup shredded carrot
- ⅓ cup finely diced red onion
- ⅓ cup chives (thinly sliced)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt (to taste)
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- ⅓ cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Remove the skin and bones from the rotisserie chicken. Roughly chop about 4 cups of meat, then pulse in a food processor until finely shredded.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, and buffalo sauce. Add garlic powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
- Add the shredded chicken, diced celery, shredded carrot, red onion, and chives to the bowl. If using blue cheese, fold it in. Mix until well-coated.
- Enjoy immediately or cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld. Garnish with extra chives and crumbled blue cheese if desired.
Notes
Adjust buffalo sauce to your heat preference. For creaminess, consider adding diced avocado.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American