Description
Crispy Buffalo Chicken Salad with Cilantro Ranch is a delightful fusion of flavor and nutrition, making it an ideal choice for any meal. This salad features perfectly crispy chicken tenders coated in zesty buffalo sauce, paired with a medley of fresh greens and topped with a creamy cilantro ranch dressing. Not only is it quick to prepare—taking just 25 minutes—but it’s also customizable to accommodate various dietary preferences, including Paleo, Whole30, and Keto. Whether you’re looking for a satisfying weeknight dinner or meal prep solution, this salad is sure to please your taste buds while supporting your health goals.
Ingredients
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- Chicken tenderloins
- Almond flour
- Tapioca flour
- Hot sauce (like Frank’s)
- Ghee
- Romaine lettuce
- Avocado
- Cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare the cilantro ranch dressing by whisking all dressing ingredients together in a bowl. Refrigerate until serving.
- Assemble the salad base by combining romaine, celery, cabbage, and carrots in a large bowl; refrigerate.
- Bread the chicken by dipping each piece in whisked egg followed by a coating of almond and tapioca flour mixture.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry chicken until golden brown on both sides.
- Coat cooked chicken in buffalo sauce before slicing and arranging over the salad base with avocado slices.
- Serve immediately with the cilantro ranch dressing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg