Friday, February 1, 2013

Buffalo Chicken Salad


                                                         

Ingredients:

2 (8-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breast halves

  • 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper hot sauce (or other hot sauce), plus more to taste
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 hearts Romaine, cut into 1-inch strips (about 8 cups)
  • 4 celery stalks, thinly sliced
  • 2 carrots, coarsely grated
  • 2 scallions, green part only, sliced
  • 1/2 cup Blue Cheese Dressing, recipe follows

Directions:

1. Preheat the broiler. 

2. Put the chicken between 2 sheets of waxed paper and pound with a mallet or hammer so the chicken is an even thickness of about 3/4-inch, then cut the chicken crosswise into 1/2-inch strips.

3. In a large bowl, combine the hot sauce and the oil, add chicken and toss until the chicken is well coated. 

4. Arrange the chicken on a baking sheet and broil until it is cooked through, about 4 to 6 minutes, turning once.

5. In a large bowl combine the Romaine, celery, shredded carrots and scallions. 

6. Toss with the dressing. Divide the greens between 4 plates, top with the chicken. 

7. Serve with extra hot sauce.

-Find a great dressing for it here. Enjoy.-


SERVES 4
Calories: 254
Total Fat: 10 grams
Saturated Fat: 3 grams
Protein: 31 grams
Total carbohydrates: 10 grams
Sugar: 5 grams
Fiber: 4 grams
Cholesterol: 74 milligrams
Sodium: 471 milligrams

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