Crispy Buffalo Chicken Salad with Cilantro Ranch
Crispy Buffalo Chicken Salad with Cilantro Ranch is a vibrant and nutritious dish that brings together bold flavors and fresh ingredients. Perfect for any occasion, this salad features crispy chicken tenders coated in zesty buffalo sauce, layered on a bed of crunchy romaine, celery, and colorful veggies. Topped with a creamy homemade cilantro ranch dressing, it aligns beautifully with Paleo, Whole30, and Keto lifestyles without sacrificing taste. Whether you’re enjoying a weeknight dinner or impressing guests at a gathering, this salad is not only quick to prepare but also customizable to suit your preferences. With the perfect balance of crunch and spice, it’s a meal you’ll want to make again and again.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 lb chicken tenderloins
- 1 large avocado
- Homemade cilantro ranch dressing
- Buffalo sauce (Frank’s hot sauce and ghee)
Instructions
- Whisk together dressing ingredients in a bowl; refrigerate until serving.
- In a large bowl, combine salad ingredients (except avocado); chill.
- Prepare breading station by mixing almond flour and seasonings in one bowl and whisking an egg in another.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Bread each chicken piece and cook until golden brown on both sides.
- Toss cooked chicken in buffalo sauce.
- Assemble salad by topping greens with sliced avocado and buffalo chicken; serve with ranch dressing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 478
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1050mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 110mg