How to Make the Easiest, Most Delicious, Buffalo Chicken Salad

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.

Slice chicken breast in half to create two pieces.

Mix 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon mustard powder, 1 teaspoon chicken rub, and 1 teaspoon paprika in a small dish.

Season both sides of the chicken breasts with the seasoning mixture.

Prepare a dredging station with 1/2 cup flour, 1 beaten egg, and 1 cup panko breadcrumbs.

Coat chicken in flour, then dip in egg wash, and finally coat with panko breadcrumbs.

Spray chicken with avocado oil cooking spray and place in a convection oven preheated to 400°F.

Cook chicken for about 10 minutes on each side until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.

Chop 2 stalks of celery, 2 pieces of crispy cooked turkey bacon, and 5-6 cherry tomatoes.

Chop 2 small heads of artisan butterleaf lettuce into 1-inch pieces.

Remove chicken from the air fryer and let rest for 2-3 minutes before slicing.

In a bowl, layer artisan lettuce, sliced air-fried chicken, chopped celery, chopped carrots, cherry tomatoes, crispy turkey bacon, and blue cheese crumbles.

Drizzle with 2-3 tablespoons of ranch dressing and 2-3 tablespoons of buffalo wing sauce.

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