Say goodbye to boring salads and fuel your body while making your taste buds happy with this paleo and Whole30 Crispy Buffalo Chicken Salad! It’s packed with nutritious veggies, healthy fats and big flavors so it checks all the boxes when it comes to creating a delicious salad. It’s also topped with a homemade Ranch Dressing or Avocado Ranch Dressing that is made with all healthy, natural ingredients and therefore ready to coat all those greens (and sweet potato fries, if you so prefer).
Crispy Buffalo Chicken Salad
This is one of those meals where you forget how much good you’re doing for your body by consuming it. Yes, it’s topped with chicken in a crispy buffalo coating and drizzled with ranch dressing, but all your body will be able to notice is all the nutrients you’re feeding it. This paleo and Whole30 meal choice further proves eating healthy can also be delicious!
Salad Details
Feel free to use all of your favorite salad fixings, but here are some of my favorites and the health benefits that accompany them:
- Leafy Mixed Greens
- contain Vitamin A, Vitamin C, calcium, fiber and more
- Cherry Tomatoes
- contain Vitamins A and C, and a good source of vitamin K and potassium
- Chopped Celery
- great source of important antioxidants
- reduces inflammation
- supports digestion
- rich in vitamins and minerals
- has a low glycemic index
- Handfuls of Green Onions
- contain Vitamin K, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and folate
- Thinly Sliced Cucumber
- high in nutrients like important vitamins and minerals
- contains antioxidants
- promotes hydration
- may lower blood sugar
- Red Onion Slivers
- nutrient packed
- may aid in heart health
- loaded with antioxidants
- contain cancer-fighting compounds
- can help control blood sugar levels
- may boost digestive health
- Shredded Carrots
- aids in eye health
- helps digestion
- fights cholesterol and boosts heart health
- boosts skin health and immunity
- Crispy Buffalo Chicken (here!)
- chicken strengthens bones, builds muscle, aids in brain function
- cassava flour is a great source of Vitamin C
- Oven Roasted Sweet Potato Fries
- great source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals
- promotes gut health.
- aids in eye health
- may enhance brain function
- can boost immunity
- Homemade Ranch Dressing or Avocado Ranch Dressing
- contains healthy fat
- contains lots of fresh herbs
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They’re all completely Whole30 compliant and always a major crowd favorite!
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Crispy Buffalo Chicken
Ingredients
- 1.5 – 2 lbs chicken breast
- 1 egg
- ½ cup nut milk (I use coconut milk)
- 4 tbsp avocado oil, separated, add more as needed
- ½ cup cassava flour, add more as needed
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- salt and pepper, to taste
- your favorite hot sauce or buffalo sauce
Instructions
- Whisk the egg and milk together in a large bowl. Place all of the chicken into the bowl, ensuring it is completely covered. Place the bowl in the fridge for 30 minutes to an hour.
- Heat a pan on the stove over medium heat with avocado oil for about five minutes or until warm.
- While the pan is heating, mix together the cassava flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper in a large bowl and place next to the stove.
- Remove the chicken from the refrigerator and place the bowl next to the cassava flour mixture.
- Piece by piece, move the chicken from the milk to the flour using a fork. Coat each piece in the flour completely.
- Carefully transfer the chicken to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side. If the bottom of your pan is coated in excess flour after cooking a batch, clean out pan and start the oil heating step again to achieve clean, not burnt, chicken.
- Move the chicken to a drying rack or a paper towel-lined plate and let cool so the coating is less likely to fall off.
- Move the chicken to a bowl once completely cool and drizzle with hot sauce or buffalo sauce. Carefully toss the chicken to cover completely.
Whole30 Homemade Ranch Dressing
Ingredients
- ½ cup compliant avocado oil mayo (I use my homemade recipe! I have options for vegan & paleo)
- ¼ cup compliant coconut milk (I like to use light canned to keep it smooth; omit for a dinning sauce!
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp chives
- 1 tbsp cilantro
- ¼ tsp dill
- 1 tsp lime juice
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Finely chop chives, cilantro and dill, juice lime and mix all ingredients together.
- Refrigerate covered for 4-7 days! If you use dried spices, it may last longer.
Notes
Avocado Ranch Dressing
Equipment
- Food Processor
Ingredients
- ½ avocado
- ¼ cup compliant coconut milk (I like to use lite canned for smoothness)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp chives
- 1 tbsp cilantro
- ¼ tsp dill
- 1 tsp lime juice
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Finely chop chives, cilantro and dill, juice lime and mix all ingredients together. I use a food processor to ensure the avocado is fully smooth and incorporated.
- Refrigerate covered for 4-7 days! If you use dried spices, it may last longer.
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