Soy-Free Buffalo Chicken Salad
Elevate your lunch game with this vibrant and zesty Soy-Free Buffalo Chicken Salad, a perfect choice for those craving bold flavors without the soy! This recipe combines tender, golden-brown chicken coated in a homemade buffalo sauce with a crisp and colorful medley of romaine lettuce, celery, carrots, and cherry tomatoes. The fiery heat of the cayenne hot sauce is perfectly balanced by the creamy drizzle of dairy-free ranch dressing, making it a satisfying and allergy-friendly option. Ready in just 35 minutes, this salad is ideal for busy weeknights or meal prepping. Packed with protein, fresh veggies, and a kick of spice, it’s a wholesome and delicious twist on a classic buffalo favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup cayenne hot sauce (ensure soy-free)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 4 cups romaine lettuce
- 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced
- 2 carrots, julienned
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.5 cup dairy-free ranch dressing
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked and golden brown.
Remove the chicken from the pan and let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the cayenne hot sauce and butter.
Stir in garlic powder and onion powder, and heat until the butter is melted and the mixture is warm.
Add the sliced chicken to the saucepan, tossing it in the buffalo sauce to coat evenly.
Prepare the salad by placing the romaine lettuce in a large bowl.
Top with sliced celery, julienned carrots, and cherry tomatoes.
Add the buffalo chicken slices on top of the salad.
Drizzle with dairy-free ranch dressing and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1712 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 101.0 g | 129% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.1 g | 110% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 417 mg | 139% | |
| Sodium | 13117 mg | 570% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.4 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.3 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.0 g | ||
| Protein | 147.8 g | 296% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 282 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 3003 mg | 64% | |
*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.
