Hi, I’m Cayla and I am obsessed with buffalo sauce.

Hi, Cayla. 🫡

And honestly… I’m not trying to fix it.

Amidst yet another buffalo craving, I threw together this Skinny Buffalo Chicken Salad and—yeah—I’ll absolutely be making another batch ASAP. It just hits all the right notes: spicy, creamy, crunchy, and wildly snackable without feeling heavy.

Why You’ll Love This Buffalo Chicken Salad

This recipe is:

Mayo-free (but still creamy)
Light, fresh, and packed with flavor
Just spicy enough without going overboard
Quick to throw together
Perfect for lunches, snacks, or easy dinners

enjoy in lettuce cups like tacos, on a bed of lettuce with dressing, on an open-faced sandwich or @ggfiber crackers, even wrapped in a tortilla!⁣

How to Serve Skinny Buffalo Chicken Salad

This is where it really shines. You can enjoy it:

In lettuce cups like tacos
On a bed of greens with extra dressing
On an open-faced sandwich
Scooped up with @ggfiber crackers
Wrapped in a tortilla or pita

Ingredients

2 rotisserie chicken breasts, shredded
½ cup buffalo sauce (I use Frank’s)
¼ cup Greek yogurt
½ jalapeño, deseeded and minced
2 stalks celery, diced
3 tsp chopped cilantro (optional, but recommended)

How to Make Skinny Buffalo Chicken Salad

Combine all ingredients together, adjusting seasoning if needed. Serve or save! Will keep in refrigerator for up to 3 days.⁣

Savvy Tips

Rotisserie chicken makes this recipe fast and easy
Dice the celery small for the best crunch in every bite
If you’re sensitive to heat, start with less buffalo sauce and add more as you go
This gets even better after it chills for a bit

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Perfect for meal prep, quick lunches, or late-afternoon snacking.

FAQs

Any cooked chicken works well here. I usually grab a rotisserie bird and use the shredded chicken from the breasts, but leftover chicken breast or even chicken thighs are great options too.

I recommend Frank’s Red Hot or another classic wing sauce. They give you that signature buffalo flavor without overpowering the salad.

Yes — this is a healthy buffalo chicken salad made with plain Greek yogurt instead of mayo or cream cheese. You still get a creamy dressing, just lighter and fresher.

Absolutely. Lettuce wraps are one of my favorite ways to eat this. Romaine or butter lettuce works best and gives you a nice crunch.

Totally. Green onions, blue cheese crumbles, or even a drizzle of ranch dressing (if that’s your thing) all work well. Celery sticks on the side are also a great pairing for extra crunch.

It has similar flavors, but it’s much lighter. Think of it as a fresh, scoopable good alternative to buffalo chicken dip — less heavy, more versatile, and great for everyday meals.

If you love buffalo sauce as much as I do, this Skinny Buffalo Chicken Salad needs to be in your rotation. It’s creamy without mayo, bold without being too heavy, and endlessly versatile. Fair warning: once you make it, you’ll be thinking about your next serving almost immediately.

Let me know how you eat yours — straight from the bowl totally counts. 💛

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