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Trying to eat lighter doesn't mean you have to forgo your favorite foods. It just takes a little imagination. This Buffalo Chicken Chopped Salad recipe is low carb and keto while bringing all of those Buffalo Chicken Wing flavors you crave minus the extra carbs!
Are you still looking for low carb and keto salad recipes? Give this Loaded Broccoli Salad or this Low Carb Mexican Street Corn Salad a try!
So, it is that time of year.
A time when everyone is looking back on the past year, taking stock of the things they accomplished, if their plans for the year came to fruition, and planning their resolutions for the new year.
Exercise more, drink more water, and read a few great novels.......
Meanwhile, I am over like "Hey, the Seahawks made the playoffs, are they going to get back to the Super Bowl this year (she asks as she bites what little she has left of her nails off).
If you are a football fan, you know that my Hawks are not on their game this year. Which is enough to drive this die-hard fan absolutely cray cray!!
It is also enough to drive me into the kitchen to whip up some football eats to scarf down while we yell and scream at the TV.
What? You don't yell and scream at your TV?
I told you, obsessed die-hard fan over here!
Anywho, we have a lot of fave football type nibbles here.
Things like Traditional Ceviche, Avocado-Free Guacamole (you can make this Game Day Guacamole if you aren't allergic to avocado like me), Keto Blinis with Smoked Salmon Pate, Jalapeno Popper Deviled Eggs, Buffalo Chicken Dip, Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings. and restaurant style Salsa Fresca.
But the all-time, hands down, perfect football munchie is Buffalo Chicken Wings!
Am I right?
Those spicy little bites that get your hands and face messy, and beg for an ice-cold beer, if you have the heat level just right.
But, with everyone around me making resolutions to eat healthier in the New Year, I have decided that I need to make a better effort to eat a bit lighter, even if my stress is screaming for deep fried, hot sauce covered, bites of chicken awesomeness.
Enter Buffalo Chicken Chopped Salad.
People! This is not just my new favorite salad, it is Kevin and Jessi's new favorite salad.
And yes, I actually got the complainer to take a salad to work for lunch AND like it!!
I am pretty damn proud of myself.
Of course, it helped that this salad really reminds you of eating Buffalo Chicken Wings.
You have the wing sauce tossed chicken bites, blue cheese crumbles, and creamy ranch dressing. Then you add in the shredded carrots for some sweetness, and celery and lettuce to give you that crunch? Ya, it is pretty bombtastic folks.
They have already put in a request for this salad while we watch the 1st playoff game this Saturday.
HA yay me!!
And gooooooo HAWKS!!
MORE KETO AND LOW CARB SALAD RECIPE IDEAS
- Low Carb Shrimp Louie Salad
- Italian Grinder Salad
- Keto Asian Rainbow Noodle Salad
- Mango Salad
- Mexican Wedge Salad
- Keto Niçoise Salad with Salmon
Buffalo Chicken Chopped Salad
Trying to eat lighter doesn't mean you have to forgo your favorite foods. It just takes a little imagination. This low carb and keto Buffalo Chicken Chopped Salad recipe provides all of those Buffalo Chicken Wing flavors you crave minus extra carbs!
Equipment
- 1 tongs
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup hot wing sauce (recommend Franks Red Hot)
- 1 5-ounce bag chopped romaine
- 2 large carrots grated
- 3 stalks celery chopped
- 4 ounces blue cheese crumbles
- Ranch dressing
Instructions
- If your chicken breasts are really thick, slice them in half to allow quicker cooking without drying them out (you can also buy 1 pound of chicken tenders). Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place the chicken breasts in the pan and cook until the meat is no longer pink, approx 8 to 12 minutes, turning over halfway through.
- Remove from the heat and onto a plate. Cover with foil and allow to cool. Once the chicken is cool enough to touch, chop it into bite-sized pieces.
- Place the chicken and wings sauce in a small bowl, and toss to combine. Set aside, or cover and place in the refrigerator if you aren't making the salad immediately.
- Place the lettuce, carrots, and celery in a large bowl, along with the chicken. Toss to combine. Top with blue cheese crumbles and ranch dressing
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Nutrition
Calories: 308kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 31gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 963mgPotassium: 668mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5482IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 178mgIron: 1mg
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krishna
So yummy... I would love have a bowl.. 🙂
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Betsy
This salad looks fantastic. I love the row look of that one photo, very fancy.
Kimberly @ Berly's Kitchen
My husband and son are the buffalo chicken lovers in our house. Both of them would love this. It's a very beautiful dish and sounds easy to make.
Annissa
Oh! This looks delicious! I love this flavor combination!
Anonymous
This looks so delicious! I am going to try this asap considering that I want to incorporate more salads in my meals.
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Thanks so much Betsy!
Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen
Oh yes! It is ridiculously simple, and tastes soooo good!
Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen
Yes, this is perfect for getting some greens into you, but still feeling like you are being bad 😉
marlynn
What a tasty way to satisfy a craving for buffalo chicken wings and get more vitamins and nutrients in in the process!
Effortless Everyday Style
My kids would love this! def making it!
xo
jen
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Oh boy, this salad as me drooling! I'm an absolute sucker for all things buffalo sauce!
xoxo,
Kara
angelle
This looks amazing. I so need to make this!!
xoxo,
Angelle
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Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen
Awesome! I they will love it. Since I am in charge of packing lunched for everyone, I have put this in the regular rotation!
Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen
Yay! I know you will love it!!
Kali
oh man this salad looks so good. too bad my hubby doesn't like any spicy foods!
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Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen
It's not too spicy, and you could always go with a milder sauce, or maybe even honey mustard?
Kenzie
I'm just glad that the Hawks won this last game 😉 That salad looks absolutely delicious by the way!
Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen
Me too!! Next week has me worried though! I am glad you like the salad. I hope you give it a try!!