Ingredients

  • FOR THE WHITE BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE:
  • 1/2 cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1/4 cups White Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon Maple Syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoons Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoons Black Pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoons Itallian Seasoning
  • FOR THE BUFFALO CHICKEN:
  • 16 ounces, weight Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoons Black Pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoons Dried Oregano
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Divided
  • 1 Tablespoon Butter
  • 4 Tablespoons Buffalo Hot Sauce
  • FOR THE SALAD:
  • 6 cups Chopped Romaine Lettuce
  • 2 cups Grape Tomatoes, Cut In Half
  • 8 Mini Cucumbers, Sliced Into Thin Rounds
  • 1 Medium Purple Onion, Chopped
  • 4-1/2 ounces, weight Castello Danish Blue Cheese, Crumbled

Method

  • For the dressing:
  • In a bowl, whisk all ingredients together until blended. Store in airtight container until ready to use.
  • For the Buffalo chicken bites:
  • Cut chicken breast into 1-11/2 inch cubes. Season with salt, pepper and oregano. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and toss to coat.
  • Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces, making sure there is some space in between each one. Cook 3-4 minutes per side, until no longer pink, the outside turns golden, and thermometer registers 165°F. Transfer chicken to a plate, lined with paper towel.
  • Wipe grease off pan and melt butter. Add hot sauce and stir to combine. Toss chicken in the prepared sauce.
  • For the salad:
  • In a large bowl, add lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, blue cheese and Buffalo chicken bites. Pour dressing on top and toss to combine. Enjoy!