Nashville Hot Chicken Salad Recipe (with Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing)
Spicy hot chicken coming your way! If you love a good Buffalo Chicken Salad and just need a little change, this scrumptious Nashville Hot Chicken Salad Recipe might be just what you're looking for. Spicy hot chicken combines with a load of veggies, creamy blue cheese, and the BEST Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing. Simply delish!
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Equipment
Ingredients
Dressing
- 3 tablespoon Buttermilk ranch dressing (or to taste)
Protein
- 6 oz. Chicken breast
- 1 teaspoon Nashville Hot spice
Salad
- ½ head Romaine lettuce
- ⅓ qty English cucumber
- 6 qty Grape tomatoes
- 1 stalk Celery
- 1 med Carrot
- 3 tablespoon Blue cheese
- ¼ teaspoon Salt (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon Pepper (or to taste)
Instructions
Dressing
- In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients. Set aside.
Protein
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Place chicken breast between two pieces of plastic wrap. Pound the chicken flat, then add seasoning.
- In a cast-iron skillet on medium-high heat, sear the chicken for 2-3 minutes on each side.
- Place the chicken into the oven and continue to cook for approximately 8-10 minutes, or until the chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
- Remove and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Salad
- Wash lettuce and set it aside to drain in a colander.
- Wash remaining produce and cut into small salad sized portions.
- Assemble salad with all ingredients.
- Drizzle prepared dressing on top.
- Gently toss the salad and serve immediately.
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