Description
This Honey Hot Chicken Salad is a delightful mix of spicy, sweet, and savory flavors all in one tasty dish. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal, this salad is sure to please your taste buds.
Ingredients
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For the Honey Hot Chicken:
- 2 Chicken Breasts, cooked and diced
- 1/4 cup Honey Garlic Sauce
- 1/4 cup Buffalo Wing Sauce or plain hot sauce (like Frank’s Red Hot)
For the Salad:
- 2 heads Romaine Lettuce, chopped and washed
- 3–6 Tablespoons Ranch Dressing or any dressing of choice
- 1/2 medium Red Onion, diced
- 1 large Red Bell Pepper, diced
- 1/2 large Cucumber, diced
- Cheese, shredded (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Honey Hot Chicken: In a small bowl, combine the cooked and diced chicken with honey garlic sauce and buffalo wing sauce. Toss to coat the chicken well.
- Assemble the Salad: In a separate large bowl, toss the chopped romaine lettuce with your preferred dressing.
- Plate and Serve: Divide the dressed salad onto two large plates or bowls. Top with diced red onions, bell pepper, cucumber, and optional shredded cheese. Add the prepared honey hot chicken on top. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Homemade honey garlic sauce and buffalo wing sauce are highly recommended.
- Any kind of chicken can be used, such as chicken tenders, thighs, or rotisserie chicken.
- To make it vegan, use crispy tofu, vegan dressing, and omit the cheese.
- Consider using the salad as a sandwich filling or wrap.
- Adjust the hot sauce to your spice preference.
- For best results, assemble the salad just before serving.
- Try using teriyaki sauce if you’re not a fan of honey garlic.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
