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Honey Hot Chicken Salad

Spicy Honey Hot Chicken Salad: A Flavorful Twist on Tradition

An exciting Honey Hot Chicken Salad that combines spicy buffalo sauce with sweet honey garlic chicken, perfect for a quick and customizable meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces Chicken Breasts cooked and diced
  • 1/2 cup Honey Garlic Sauce homemade or store-bought
  • 3 tablespoons Buffalo Wing Sauce optional, adjust to taste
For the Salad Base
  • 6 cups Romaine Lettuce chopped
  • 1 piece Red Onion diced
  • 1 piece Red Bell Pepper sliced
  • 1 piece Cucumber optional, diced
For the Dressing
  • 3-6 tablespoons Ranch Dressing adjust to taste
Optional Toppings
  • 1 cup Cheese shredded cheddar, omit for dairy-free

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Serving Plates

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Chicken: Cook chicken breasts in a skillet with oil for 6-7 minutes per side until it reaches 165°F. Let rest and dice.
  2. Mix the Sauces: Combine diced chicken with honey garlic sauce and buffalo wing sauce until coated.
  3. Prepare the Salad Base: In a bowl, add chopped romaine and drizzle with ranch dressing. Toss to coat evenly.
  4. Assemble the Salad: Place tossed romaine on plates and layer with red onion, red bell pepper, and cucumber if desired.
  5. Top with Chicken and Serve: Spoon the chicken mixture over the salad and add cheese if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, mix salad components just before serving to keep fresh and crunchy. Adjust buffalo sauce to control spice level.

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