Gluten Free Buffalo Chicken Salad

Total time35 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time15 min

Juicy chicken breasts get rubbed with garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika, then seared until deeply golden and tossed in a buttery, tangy hot sauce that clings to every bite. Piled over crisp romaine with crunchy celery, sweet cherry tomatoes, and shredded carrots, it's a hearty, crave-worthy salad with real texture in every forkful. Crumbled blue cheese and a scatter of fresh chives finish things off with a salty, herby punch, while a creamy, tangy dressing ties the whole bowl together. It's the kind of dinner-salad that actually satisfies — spicy, cool, crunchy, and rich all at once. This one's a great pick for a gluten free spread, easy to build ahead and portion into bowls for a quick weeknight meal. Simple ingredients, bold flavor, no fuss required.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the chicken

1 ½ lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (2 large)
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1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil

For the buffalo sauce

⅓ cup hot sauce (such as frank's redhot)
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tsp white wine vinegar

For the salad

2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped (about 10 cups)
3 stalks celery, thinly sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup shredded carrots
½ cup crumbled blue cheese
½ cup ranch dressing

For serving

2 tbsp fresh chives, thinly sliced (optional)

Instructions

1
Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, stir together the garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Rub the spice mixture evenly over both sides of each breast.
2
Heat the olive oil in a large (12-inch) skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken and cook undisturbed for 6–7 minutes, until the underside is deep golden and releases easily from the pan. Flip and cook for another 5–7 minutes, until the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) on a meat thermometer inserted at the thickest part.

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