Buffalo Chicken Caesar Salad
A bold twist on the classic Caesar salad — tender buffalo-flavored chicken paired with crisp romaine, crunchy croutons, and creamy Caesar dressing for a spicy, satisfying meal.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Grill pan or skillet
- Tongs
- Small bowl (for sauce)
- Salad serving utensils
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup buffalo sauce
- 1 romaine lettuce heart chopped
- ½ cup Caesar dressing
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup croutons
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped parsley or green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet or grill pan over medium heat.
- Cook chicken for 6–7 minutes on each side until golden and fully cooked.
- Remove from heat and toss the chicken in buffalo sauce until coated.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped romaine, Caesar dressing, Parmesan, and croutons.
- Slice the buffalo chicken and place it on top of the salad.
- Garnish with extra cheese or parsley if desired.
- Serve immediately while the chicken is warm.
Notes
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Protein: 32 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fat: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sodium: 890 mg
- Cholesterol: 95 mg