Buffalo Chicken Salad
This Buffalo Chicken Salad delivers 25g protein and 511 calories per serving in just 2 portions, quick-prepping on the stovetop. Concentrated macros make it ideal for post-workout nutrition when you need to refuel efficiently.
Ingredients
- •Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •salt and pepper
- •Olive oil(30g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •3 Tbsp. cayenne hot sauce (I prefer Frank’s)
- •Lettuce, Romaine(1920g)
- •Celery
- •Green Onion (Scallion)
- •Avocado
- •Blue cheese dressing
- •Greek Yogurt (2%)
Plain Greek yogurt — nonfat (0%) or low-fat (2%). Not regular yogurt.
- •Cheese, Blue, Crumbled(120g)
- •Garlic
- •Vinegar, Red Wine(15g)
- •Lemon Juice, Fresh(15g)
- •Pinch Each Of Cayenne Pepper, Salt And Black Pepper
Instructions
- 1Place chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap and use a meat mallet to pound to even thickness, about 1/2-inch thick. Season on both sides with salt and pepper.
- 2Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook for about 5 minutes per side or until cooked through and no longer pink inside. Remove from heat and transfer chicken to a plate to rest for at least 5 minutes. Cut into strips or bite-sized pieces, then toss chicken with your desired amount of buffalo sauce.
- 3Meanwhile, toss together lettuce, celery, scallions and avocado with the Greek Yogurt Blue Cheese Dressing until combined. Serve topped with the buffalo chicken.
- 4Whisk all ingredients together until combined. Stir in a little extra milk if needed to thin.
Nutrition — Per Serving
511
calories
25g
protein
35g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 34g
- Saturated fat
- 13.7g
- Sodium
- 765 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 20.2g
2 servings per batch · ~1050g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Buffalo Chicken Salad have per serving?
Each serving contains 25g of protein and 511 calories with 35g fat and 34g carbs. This version is significantly higher in calories and fat compared to the 4-serving batch format.
How long does Buffalo Chicken Salad take to make?
Quick prep on the stovetop creates 2 full servings per batch. This smaller yield makes it suitable for individual meal prep or plating for two people.
Is Buffalo Chicken Salad good for muscle gain?
At 25g protein and 511 calories per serving, the carbohydrate content at 34g supports post-workout glycogen replenishment during muscle gain phases. The fat at 35g contributes to overall calorie surplus needed for strength training.
