Healthy Buffalo Chicken Salad Recipe
created by
Michelle J. Apr. 19, 2025
“Massive craving for Buffalo chicken tenders tonight so tried to figure out how to satisfy it and still be in the healthier guidelines. Salad base - green leaf lettuce arugula red onion orange bell pepper tomatoes 1/4 avocado a small amount of freshly grated parmesan and a squeeze of lemon. Chicken tenders - 1/2 Chicken breast cut into 3 strips coated in gluten free breadcrumbs baked in the oven and topped with a little bit of mayo mixed with a lotta bit of hot sauce.”
Coach Sebastian
“Wow! Your Buffalo chicken tenders look absolutely delicious! I love how youve incorporated a salad base with lots of veggies and a touch of avocado for some healthy fats and by baking it perfect choice Michelle! Big applause here”
Instructions
1.
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2.
Coat the chicken strips with olive oil and then roll them in gluten-free breadcrumbs until fully coated.
3.
Place the coated chicken strips on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4.
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown.
5.
While the chicken is baking, prepare the salad base by combining mixed greens, red onion, orange bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, and avocado in a large bowl.
6.
In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise and hot sauce to create the dressing.
7.
Once the chicken is done, place it on top of the salad and drizzle with the hot sauce dressing.
8.
Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice and sprinkle with parmesan cheese before serving.
Ingredients
1.
1/2 pound chicken breast, cut into strips
2.
1 cup gluten-free breadcrumbs
3.
1 tablespoon olive oil
4.
4 cups mixed greens (green leaf lettuce, arugula)
5.
1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
6.
1/2 orange bell pepper, sliced
7.
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
8.
1/4 avocado, sliced
9.
2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
10.
Juice of 1 lemon
11.
2 tablespoons mayonnaise (low-fat or Greek yogurt)
12.
2 tablespoons hot sauce (adjust to taste)
Nutrition
calories
350
fat
12
saturates
2
carbohydrates
30
fibers
8
sugar
3
addedSugar
0
protein
30
Healthy Buffalo Chicken Salad Recipe
My Rating
Michelle J.Author
"Massive craving for Buffalo chicken tenders tonight so tried to figure out how to satisfy it and still be in the healthier guidelines. Salad base - green leaf lettuce arugula red onion orange bell pepper tomatoes 1/4 avocado a small amount of freshly grated parmesan and a squeeze of lemon. Chicken tenders - 1/2 Chicken breast cut into 3 strips coated in gluten free breadcrumbs baked in the oven and topped with a little bit of mayo mixed with a lotta bit of hot sauce."
Coach Sebastian
"Wow! Your Buffalo chicken tenders look absolutely delicious! I love how youve incorporated a salad base with lots of veggies and a touch of avocado for some healthy fats and by baking it perfect choice Michelle! Big applause here"