Ultimate Nashville Hot Chicken Salad with Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
Get ready to spice up your mealtime with the Ultimate Nashville Hot Chicken Salad with Buttermilk Ranch Dressing! This salad combines the fiery flavors of Nashville hot chicken with the cool, creamy goodness of buttermilk ranch dressing, creating a mouthwatering salad that's perfect for anyone looking to add a little kick to their dinner routine.
Servings: 4
Calories: 431kcal
Equipment
- Oven-safe skillet
- Large bowl
- Knife and cutting board
- Measuring Spoons
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Nashville hot spice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 head romaine lettuce chopped
- 1 English cucumber sliced
- 1 cup grape tomatoes halved
- 2 celery stalks sliced
- 2 carrots shredded
- ½ cup blue cheese crumbled
- salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup buttermilk ranch dressing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Season the chicken breasts with Nashville hot spice, salt, and pepper.
- Heat an oven-safe skillet with a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer the oven-safe skillet with the chicken breasts directly into the preheated oven. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until fully cooked. Remove from oven and let cool slightly before slicing.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped romaine, sliced cucumber, halved grape tomatoes, sliced celery, shredded carrots, and crumbled blue cheese.
- Add the sliced chicken to the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Drizzle with buttermilk ranch dressing and serve immediately.
Notes
Storage Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Freeze Freeze leftover Nashville hot chicken (not salad) in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
Reheat To reheat the chicken, warm it in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes or until heated through.
Substitutions
- Chicken breast: Use boneless, skinless chicken thighs for a juicier option.
- Nashville hot spice: Substitute with your favorite hot sauce if the spice blend is unavailable.
- Blue cheese: Use feta or goat cheese for a different flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 431kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 624mg | Potassium: 892mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 6403IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 250mg | Iron: 4mg
