EASY HEALTHY LUNCH IDEA | High Protein, Low Carb Recipe!

blue cheese

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: ranch dressing

Feta provides a tangy flavor while ranch is more economical.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is a budget-friendly option.

In a large bowl, add 2 cups of finely chopped or shredded chicken.

Optionally, use a rotisserie chicken for convenience and shred it while warm.

Add 1/2 cup of finely diced celery to the bowl.

Add 1/2 cup of diced white onion (or red onion) to the bowl.

Add 3/4 cup of finely diced carrot for crunch and sweetness.

Optionally, add finely chopped spinach or arugula for extra greens.

Add 1/4 cup of plain Greek yogurt to the mixture.

Add 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise for creaminess.

Add 2 tablespoons of buffalo wing sauce to the bowl.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Stir the mixture until well combined, ensuring the chicken and veggies are coated with the yogurt sauce.

Take butter lettuce leaves and create cups with them.

Scoop the chicken salad mixture into the center of the lettuce cups.

Drizzle blue cheese dressing over the chicken salad in the cups.

Drizzle extra buffalo sauce over the top.

Top with chopped scallions for color and flavor.

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