Buffalo Chicken Kale Salad

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This buffalo chicken kale salad features crispy buffalo chicken pieces tossed with tender kale and fresh vegetables and topped with a creamy buttermilk ranch dressing and plenty of blue cheese.

Prep Time 40

Cook Time 10

Total Time 50

Servings servings

Calories 310kcal

Ingredients

Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons buttermilk
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste

Buffalo Chicken

1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-in cubes
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
Canola oil pan spray
1/2 cup buffalo hot sauce
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Salad

4 cups chopped fresh kale
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup diced celery
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)

Instructions

Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

In a medium bowl, whisk all dressing ingredients until smooth. Season dressing with salt and pepper to taste. Store in refrigerator until ready to use.

Buffalo Chicken

In a medium bowl, combine panko, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Dredge chicken cubes in flour, shaking off excess. Dip in egg, then roll in panko mixture until evenly coated. Place breaded chicken on a plate.
Preheat an air fryer to 400F and spray basket well with pan spray. Working in batches, lay chicken in a single layer in basket and spray well with pan spray.
Air fry chicken at 400F 6-8 minutes, shaking basket halfway through cooking. Whisk hot sauce and butter together in a large bowl and add chicken, tossing evenly until coated. Set aside for a moment.

Salad

Place kale in a large bowl and drizzle olive oil over top. Use your fingers to massage kale several minutes until kale is tender.
Arrange buffalo chicken, tomatoes, celery, carrots, and blue cheese on top of kale. Serve salad immediately with ranch dressing drizzled over top. Enjoy!

Notes

Salad is best if served immediately after assembly.

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