Buffalo Chicken Burger Bowl
The following recipe and photography were provided by local blogger Carolyn Hodges of The Dinner Shift.
If you’re in the market for a really simple weeknight dinner, make your way over to Heinen’s Meat Department and check out their selection of Fan Favorite gourmet burgers!
These premade patties are perfectly seasoned and come in a variety of flavors. Handmade fresh in-store by Heinen’s butchers and available in beef, chicken, turkey, and plant-based varieties, there’s a burger option for everyone! You can even find Fan Favorite fresh salmon wild burgers in the Seafood Department.
Of course, burgers are delicious on a toasted Heinen’s brioche bun with toppings, but they’re also the perfect protein topper for main dish salads. I picked up Heinen’s Buffalo Chicken Burgers for this fun spin on a buffalo chicken salad complete with celery, carrots, blue cheese, and ranch!
It’s full of flavor, totally filling and super satisfying. It will be on repeat for my family and yours too!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It’s nutritionally balanced and packed with flavor. Let’s face it, salads are not always exciting. However, by adding a burger patty to a fresh salad loaded with leafy greens and fresh vegetables, you increase the flavor, get a dose of fresh, nutrient-dense veggies, and stay fuller longer.
- It comes together with minimal effort. The most time consuming part of this recipe is chopping the vegetables, and that only takes a few minutes. Using Heinen’s premium gourmet burgers is the ultimate time saver.
- It’s customizable. Not a fan of buffalo chicken? Not a problem! Heinen’s offers a full line of beef, chicken, turkey, and plant-based gourmet burgers, so you can top this salad with whatever protein your taste buds are craving.
Buffalo Chicken Burger Bowl
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 2 Heinen’s gourmet buffalo chicken burgers (about ¾ lb. total)
- 5 oz. Great Lakes Growers Ohio spring mix
- ½ cup grape tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup matchstick carrots
- ½ cup celery, sliced
- ½ avocado, sliced
- 1 green onion, sliced
- ⅓ cup Heinen’s crumbled blue cheese
- Bolthouse Farms classic ranch yogurt dressing (or your favorite ranch dressing)
- Frank’s RedHot buffalo wings sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Set a grill pan over medium-high heat and spray with cooking spray. You can also use an outdoor grill set to high heat.
- Cook the chicken burgers for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until the internal cooking temperature reaches 165˚F. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, toss the spring mix with the tomatoes, carrots, celery, avocado, green onion, and blue cheese. Divide between two large bowls.
- Top each with a chicken burger and dress with ranch and buffalo sauce to taste.
