Buffalo Chicken Salad

Makes: 4 servings
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 8 minutes
Ingredients
2 tablespoons hot sauce
2 teaspoons paprika
1 1/4 pounds chicken tenders
Nonstick cooking spray
1/2 cup light mayonnaise
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
6 cups shredded romaine lettuce
1 cup shredded carrots
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion

Directions
1. Mix together the hot sauce and paprika in a large bowl; add the chicken tenders and toss to coat.
2. Coat a grill pan with cooking spray. Add chicken tenders and cook over medium-high heat 4 minutes per side or until cooked through.
3. Whisk together the mayonnaise, blue cheese, and vinegar in a serving bowl. Add the lettuce, carrots, celery, and onion. Toss to combine; layer chicken tenders on top and serve.

Nutrition facts per serving:
328 calories
39g protein
12g carbohydrate
14g fat (3.7g saturated)
5g fiber

*from www.fitnessmagazine.com

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