Crispy Buffalo Chicken Salad with Cilantro Ranch
Crispy Buffalo Chicken Salad with Cilantro Ranch is a flavor-packed dish perfect for any meal occasion. This salad combines crispy, pan-fried chicken tenders coated in zesty buffalo sauce with a fresh mix of greens, creamy avocado, and a refreshing Whole30-compliant cilantro ranch dressing. It’s not just delicious; it’s also nutritious, making it a great choice for family dinners or meal prep. Enjoy the addictive flavors and textures while keeping your diet on track with this Paleo, Whole30, and Keto-friendly recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken tenderloins
- 3 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 large avocado
- 1/3 cup Frank’s hot sauce
- 1/2 cup homemade mayo or paleo mayo
- Fresh cilantro
- Lime juice
Instructions
- Whisk together cilantro ranch dressing ingredients and refrigerate.
- Prepare salad base by combining greens, celery, cabbage, carrots, and avocado.
- Bread chicken tenders by dipping in egg, then coating with almond flour mixture.
- Heat oil in a skillet and fry chicken until golden brown on both sides.
- Toss cooked chicken in buffalo sauce before assembling the salad.
- Serve with cilantro ranch dressing drizzled on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 417
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 140mg