Description
A high-protein, spicy-savory salad combining poached chicken, tangy buffalo sauce, and a cottage cheese base for a creamy, healthy twist. Perfect as a main dish or light dip with celery.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs Chicken Breast (Use rotisserie chicken for speed)
1 cup Cottage Cheese (Full fat or low fat both work)
1/3 cup Buffalo Sauce (Ensure pork-free/certified)
2 stalks Celery (Finely diced for crunch)
1 tsp Garlic Powder
2 tbsp Scallions (Fresh chives are a suitable swap)
Instructions
Poach the chicken breasts in water or vegetable broth until reaching 165°F.
Allow the chicken to cool completely before shredding into bite-sized pieces using two forks.
Combine cottage cheese, buffalo sauce, and garlic powder in a high-speed blender.
Blend on high for 60 seconds until smooth and silky.
Fold shredded chicken and diced celery into the sauce in a stainless steel bowl.
Garnish with chopped scallions and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Rotisserie chicken saves 20+ minutes of cooking.
Use Greek yogurt as an alternative to cottage cheese if needed.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Healthy Lunch Ideas for Work & School
- Method: Blending/Cooking
- Cuisine: American Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup salad
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg