Finely chopped romaine, spicy buffalo chicken, crisp celery, and creamy blue cheese in a zesty, flavorful salad.
# Ingredient List:
→ Buffalo Chicken
01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (14 oz)
02 - 1/4 cup hot sauce
03 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - Salt and black pepper to taste
→ Salad
06 - 2 large hearts of romaine lettuce, finely chopped
07 - 2 celery stalks, diced
08 - 1/4 small red onion, finely diced
09 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
10 - 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
11 - 1/4 cup shredded carrots
→ Dressing
12 - 1/3 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing
13 - 1 tablespoon hot sauce
# How-To Steps:
01 - Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, add chicken and cook 5-6 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove from heat and rest 5 minutes, then cut into bite-sized pieces. Toss cooked chicken with hot sauce until evenly coated.
02 - In a large bowl, combine chopped romaine, diced celery, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and shredded carrots. Add buffalo chicken pieces and gently toss to combine. Sprinkle crumbled blue cheese over the mixture.
03 - Drizzle salad with ranch or blue cheese dressing. Add additional hot sauce if desired for extra heat. Toss lightly and serve immediately.
