Description
This Chopped Buffalo Chicken Skewer Salad is bold, fresh, and packed with flavor. Juicy grilled buffalo chicken skewers are layered over crisp lettuce, creamy avocado, sweet corn, crispy bacon, tangy blue cheese, and a creamy herb jalapeño dressing. Perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep lunches, or when you’re craving something spicy yet satisfying.
Ingredients
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For the Salad:
- 2/3 cup buffalo sauce (or hot sauce)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 pounds chicken breasts, cut into cubes
- 1 tablespoon seasoned salt
- 6 cups shredded lettuce
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced
- 1 cup grilled corn kernels (about 2 ears)
- 1/4 cup chopped peperoncini
- 1 cup crumbled blue cheese or cubed cheddar
- 6 strips cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 avocado, chopped
For the Dressing:
- 1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup pickled jalapeños
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro
- 3 tablespoons fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix the buffalo sauce and honey until combined.
- In a large bowl, toss the chicken cubes with olive oil, seasoned salt, and black pepper. Add 1/4 cup of the honey buffalo sauce and toss to coat.
- Thread the chicken onto skewers.
- Preheat a grill, grill pan, or skillet over medium-high heat. Grill the skewers for 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally, until lightly charred and fully cooked.
- While the chicken cooks, prepare the dressing. Add all dressing ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- In a large bowl, toss the lettuce, cilantro, cherry tomatoes, corn, and peperoncini with half of the dressing.
- Arrange the grilled chicken skewers, cheese, bacon, and avocado over the salad.
- Drizzle with additional dressing and reserved honey buffalo sauce before serving.
Notes
- Chicken thighs can be substituted for extra juicy results.
- For less heat, use mild buffalo sauce and reduce jalapeños in the dressing.
- Store leftovers separately for best texture.
- Dressing can be made up to 4 days ahead and refrigerated.
- If you don’t have skewers, cook the chicken pieces directly in a skillet.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg