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Low Carb Buffalo Chicken Salad Recipe
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Low Carb Buffalo Chicken Recipe

Jazz up your lunch menu with this scrumptious low-carb buffalo chicken salad. It has so much flavor, you’ll forget it’s a salad!
Course dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword Low Carb Buffalo Chicken Recipe
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 560kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2-2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/3 cup  hot sauce (we used Frank's)
  • 2 tbsp sugar-free honey
  • 1 tbsp Fresh lime juice
  • 1 minced garlic clove or 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive

For The Salad

  • One bag of fresh baby spinach leaves
  • One red bell pepper, sliced
  • One large cucumber or 4-5 mini cucumbers, sliced
  • Half of a small red onion, sliced thinly
  • 1 stalk of celery, sliced
  • Parsley, for garnish

For The Dressing

  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 minced garlic glove or 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp dried dill
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 3-5 tbsp hot sauce, depending upon your heat preference

Instructions

  • In a small mixing bowl, combine the lime juice, honey, hot sauce and spices
  • Whisk in the olive oil.
  • Pour marinade into a Ziploc bag and add chicken breasts.
  • Marinate for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat your grill. Cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes, then flip the breasts over. Grill for 5-7 minutes longer, or until a thermometer reads 165°
  • Remove from grill and let the chicken rest. Once cooled, slice the chicken for topping the salad.
  • In a large bowl, combine the chopped vegetables. Layer the sliced chicken over the top. Mix the dressing ingredients and drizzle over the salad. Garnish with parsley to serve.

Notes

Calories: 560
Net Carbs:  6 g

The nutritional information for this recipe is calculated as a courtesy and is an approximate only. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipes on this site.