Ingredients
– 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken
– 1 cup mixed salad greens (spinach, arugula, romaine)
– 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
– 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
– 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
– 1/2 cup shredded carrots
– 1/4 cup honey
– 2 tablespoons hot sauce (adjust to taste)
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– Optional: sliced avocados or nuts for garnish
Instructions
Creating Honey Hot Chicken Salad is straightforward if you follow these simple steps:
1. Prepare Chicken: If you haven’t already, cook your chicken. You can grill, bake, or pan-fry it until fully cooked, then shred it into bite-sized pieces.
2. Mix Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, hot sauce, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
3. Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the shredded chicken, mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and carrots.
4. Add Dressing: Pour the honey hot dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
5. Taste and Adjust: Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning if necessary. You can add more hot sauce for extra heat or more honey for sweetness.
6. Serve Immediately: Transfer the salad to a serving platter or individual bowls. Garnish with sliced avocados or nuts if desired.
These steps will guide you in creating this incredible salad effortlessly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 30g