Healthy Buffalo Chicken Salad

If you’ve ever wanted something that tastes like game day but works for everyday, this Healthy Buffalo Chicken Salad is it. It’s creamy without being heavy, spicy without being overwhelming, and loaded with wholesome ingredients that actually keep you full. The combo of greek yogurt, buffalo sauce, and ranch seasoning creates the dreamiest base, while mashed chickpeas and shredded chicken make it ultra-satisfying and high in protein and fiber. It's simple and quick to make, for all your healthy meal prep lunch needs!

Servings people

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Equipment

medium pot with lid
hand or stand mixer
cutting board
knife
grater
medium bowl
fork
large bowl
whisk
spatula

Ingredients

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
kosher salt & black pepper to taste
1 cup full-fat plain greek yogurt or skyr
⅓ cup buffalo wing sauce
½ tbsp ranch seasoning
1 cup chickpeas
½ cup grated carrots
½ cup finely diced celery
⅓ cup chopped green onion

Instructions

First, add chicken breasts to a medium pot and season with kosher salt & black pepper. Cover with at least 1" of water and bring to a boil. Once boiling, cover with a lid, reduce heat to low and let simmer for about 15 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165F. Timing will vary depending on how large/thick your chicken breasts are.
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, kosher salt & black pepper
Meanwhile, add chickpeas to a medium bowl and use a fork (or potato masher) to mash them until mostly broken up. Set aside.
1 cup chickpeas
Once chicken is done cooking, transfer it to a large bowl, or the bowl of a stand mixer, and shred it. Alternative, you can use 2 forks to shred it, but I like the mixer method because it's quicker!
In another large bowl, whisk together the greek yogurt, buffalo sauce and ranch seasoning until smooth. Then, add in the mashed chickpeas, carrots, celery, green onion and shredded chicken. Use a spatula to stir until evenly coated. Taste and add kosher salt, black pepper & cayenne if you want it spicier!
1 cup full-fat plain greek yogurt or skyr, ⅓ cup buffalo wing sauce, ½ tbsp ranch seasoning, ½ cup grated carrots, ½ cup finely diced celery, ⅓ cup chopped green onion
Place the buffalo chicken salad in the fridge until it has cooled down and the flavors have melded together. Enjoy!

Calories: 296kcal

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Keyword: buffalo chicken, Buffalo Sauce, carrots, Celery, Chicken Breast, Chickpeas, Gluten Free, Greek Yogurt, Green Onion, High Fiber, High Protein, Meal Prep

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