Description
A creamy, spicy, and protein-packed buffalo chicken salad made with shredded chicken, Greek yogurt, and a zesty kick of Buffalo sauce. Perfect for meal prep, wraps, lettuce cups, or as a dip for game day.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups shredded chicken (about 1 lb cooked chicken breast or rotisserie chicken)
- 2 stalks celery (finely chopped (about 1/2 cup))
- 4 stalks green onion (finely chopped)
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/3 cup Buffalo sauce (more or less to taste)
- Juice of 1/2 large lemon
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (more to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Shred chicken with two forks or a hand mixer.
- Chop celery and green onions.
- In a large bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, Buffalo sauce, lemon juice, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken, celery, and green onions. Stir until well coated.
- Taste and adjust spice (more Buffalo sauce) or creaminess (more yogurt).
- Chill for 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Notes
- For more heat: add extra Buffalo sauce or a dash of cayenne.
- For creamier salad: swap half the yogurt for mayonnaise.
- Best enjoyed cold.
Nutrition
- Calories: 210
