High-Protein Buffalo Chicken Salad Wraps
Chef & Safety Quick Answer: High-protein buffalo chicken salad blends shredded chicken breast with Frank’s RedHot sauce and plain Greek yogurt, delivering genuine buffalo wing ...
Cook High-Protein Buffalo Chicken Salad Wraps for 35 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F Minimum. Rest for 5–10 Mins before slicing so juices redistribute and carryover heat reaches full USDA FSIS food safety standards.
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High-protein buffalo chicken salad blends shredded chicken breast with Frank’s RedHot sauce and plain Greek yogurt, delivering genuine buffalo wing flavor with 38 grams of protein and only 3 grams of net carbs per serving spooned into romaine lettuce boats.
Recipe Overview & Cooking Metrics
| Prep Time | 15 minutes | Cook Time | 0 minutes |
| Total Time | 25 minutes | Servings | 4 servings |
| Calories / Serving | 290 kcal | Protein / Serving | 38g |
| Cuisine | High-Protein Fitness | Category | Wraps |
Equipment Needed
- Large glass mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Salad spinner for romaine leaves
- Digital probe meat thermometer
Ingredients
- 4 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
- 1/3 cup Frank’s RedHot original cayenne pepper sauce
- 1/2 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt (or light sour cream)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil mayonnaise
- 3 stalks celery, finely diced for crunch
- 1/3 cup green scallions, sliced
- 1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese or gorgonzola (or feta cheese)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 12 large crisp romaine lettuce leaves, washed and dried
Step-by-Step Preparation Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together Frank’s RedHot sauce, Greek yogurt, olive oil mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt until smooth and creamy orange.
- Add shredded cooked chicken, finely diced celery, and sliced scallions to the bowl.
- Fold ingredients together until chicken is saturated with tangy buffalo dressing.
- Gently fold in half of the crumbled blue cheese.
- Cover and chill for 10 minutes in refrigerator.
- Arrange crisp romaine lettuce leaves on a serving platter. Spoon generous scoops of buffalo chicken salad into each lettuce boat.
- Garnish with remaining crumbled blue cheese and extra sliced green scallions. Serve immediately.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Traditional buffalo sauce uses melted butter, which solidifies unpleasantly when chilled. Greek yogurt provides velvety creaminess that stays smooth cold while boosting protein.
Yes. If you dislike blue cheese, stir 1 tablespoon of dry ranch seasoning mix into the Greek yogurt dressing and top with shredded cheddar.
Wash and spin romaine leaves completely dry in a salad spinner and keep chilled until ready to assemble so leaves remain crunchy under the salad.
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