High Protein Buffalo Chicken Salad (Healthy, Easy)
Indulge in a delightful High Protein Buffalo Chicken Salad that’s both healthy and easy to prepare. Perfect for a quick lunch or a satisfying snack, this dish combines the bold flavors of spicy buffalo sauce with the creaminess of Greek yogurt, offering a protein-packed meal that doesn’t compromise on taste. Customize it to your liking using leftover or rotisserie chicken and serve it with whole-grain crackers, in wraps, or over fresh greens. This versatile salad will keep you energized without sacrificing flavor!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves about 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups shredded chicken
- 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
- 4 stalks green onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- ⅓ cup buffalo sauce
- Juice of ½ large lemon
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Shred the chicken using two forks or a hand mixer until finely shredded.
- Finely chop the celery and green onions.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, Greek yogurt, buffalo sauce, chopped celery, chopped green onions, lemon juice, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir until fully mixed.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more buffalo sauce for heat or Greek yogurt for creaminess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg