Low Fat Buffalo Chicken Salad
Savor the zesty heat of buffalo chicken guilt-free with this Low Fat Buffalo Chicken Salad, perfect for a wholesome lunch or light dinner. Tender poached chicken breast is shredded and tossed in a creamy, tangy dressing made from low-fat Greek yogurt and a kick of hot sauce, delivering all the classic flavor without the extra calories. Crunchy diced celery, shredded carrots, and vibrant red onion add refreshing texture, while chopped romaine lettuce provides the perfect crisp base. Garnished with juicy cherry tomatoes and a sprinkle of low-fat blue cheese crumbles, this salad is a flavor-packed, health-conscious twist on a fan-favorite dish. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s a quick and nutritious option for buffalo chicken lovers looking for a lighter alternative!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 0.5 cup Low-fat Greek yogurt
- 0.25 cup Hot sauce (such as Frank's RedHot)
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 2 Celery stalks, diced
- 1 Carrot, shredded
- 0.5 cup Red onion, finely chopped
- 4 cups Romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.25 cup Low-fat blue cheese crumbles
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Start by preparing the chicken breast. Place it in a medium pot, cover with water, and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and poach the chicken for about 10 minutes, or until cooked through.
Remove the chicken from the pot and let it cool slightly. Shred using two forks or dice into small cubes.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the low-fat Greek yogurt, hot sauce, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to create a dressing.
Add the shredded or diced chicken to the bowl and mix until the chicken is evenly coated with the dressing.
Fold in the diced celery, shredded carrot, and chopped red onion, mixing until all ingredients are incorporated.
To serve, arrange chopped romaine lettuce as a base on each plate.
Top the lettuce with the buffalo chicken mixture, distributing evenly among 4 servings.
Garnish each salad with cherry tomatoes and sprinkle with low-fat blue cheese crumbles.
Serve immediately and enjoy your low-fat buffalo chicken salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1194 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.7 g | 34% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.0 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 422 mg | 141% | |
| Sodium | 4303 mg | 187% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.5 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.0 g | 68% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.3 g | ||
| Protein | 173.3 g | 347% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.7 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 762 mg | 59% | |
| Iron | 8.4 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 3671 mg | 78% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
