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Honey Hot Chicken Salad

Savor the Flavors of Honey Hot Chicken Salad Delight

Enjoy the delightful combination of sweet and spicy in this Honey Hot Chicken Salad, perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 cups cooked and diced chicken breasts Use cooked for best texture
  • 1/4 cup honey garlic sauce Feel free to substitute with homemade version
  • 1/4 cup buffalo wing sauce Swap with milder hot sauce if preferred
For the Salad Base
  • 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce Iceberg or kale can work
  • 1/2 cup red onion Opt for shallots if preferred
  • 1 medium red bell pepper Any color can be used for variety
  • 1 medium cucumber Try radishes for a fun twist
For the Creamy Element
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing Alternatives include Caesar or blue cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (optional) Use cheddar or mozzarella, or skip for dairy-free

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • saucepan

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Prepare your honey garlic and buffalo wing sauce in small bowls. If making honey garlic sauce from scratch, gently heat honey and minced garlic in a saucepan for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  2. Toss cooked and diced chicken in a mixing bowl with honey garlic sauce and buffalo wing sauce until thoroughly coated.
  3. In a larger bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce with ranch dressing and toss until the lettuce is evenly coated.
  4. Divide the dressed romaine lettuce onto plates and top with red onion, red bell pepper, cucumber, and cheese if using.
  5. Top the salad with the spicy honey-coated chicken, ensuring the chicken is warm.
  6. Serve the salad right away, optionally with crispy tortilla chips or as a filling for wraps.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Assemble the salad right before serving to prevent sogginess and maintain crunch.

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