Sugar-Free Buffalo Chicken Salad
Packed with bold flavors and fresh ingredients, this Sugar-Free Buffalo Chicken Salad is a guilt-free twist on a classic favorite. Featuring tender, oven-baked chicken coated in a buttery cayenne pepper hot sauce, this recipe pairs perfectly with crunchy lettuce, celery, shredded carrots, and vibrant bell peppers for a satisfying salad base. The creamy, tangy sugar-free dressing made with Greek yogurt and mayonnaise harmonizes beautifully with the spicy buffalo chicken, while optional blue cheese crumbles add an extra layer of indulgence. Ready in just 35 minutes, this healthy, low-carb Buffalo Chicken Salad is a protein-packed meal ideal for lunch, dinner, or meal prepping. Enjoy delicious buffalo flavor without the added sugar—perfect for keto, paleo, or sugar-conscious diets!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup cayenne pepper hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cups lettuce, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 carrot, shredded
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 green onions, sliced thinly
- 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 0.25 cup mayonnaise (sugar-free)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.25 cup blue cheese crumbles (optional)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
Transfer the chicken breasts to a baking dish and bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Allow it to rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
In a small saucepan, combine cayenne pepper hot sauce and unsalted butter. Heat over low heat until the butter is melted and the sauce is warm. Stir to combine.
Toss the sliced chicken in the warm buffalo sauce until well coated.
In a large salad bowl, combine chopped lettuce, celery, shredded carrot, diced red bell pepper, and sliced green onions.
In a small bowl, mix together Greek yogurt, sugar-free mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, and onion powder to make the dressing.
Add the buffalo chicken slices to the salad, drizzle with dressing, and toss gently to combine all ingredients.
Top the salad with blue cheese crumbles if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy your sugar-free buffalo chicken salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2110 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 133.0 g | 171% | |
| Saturated Fat | 41.5 g | 208% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 524 mg | 175% | |
| Sodium | 5463 mg | 238% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.5 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.7 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.6 g | ||
| Protein | 176.3 g | 353% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 836 mg | 64% | |
| Iron | 10.4 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 3618 mg | 77% | |
*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.
