Ingredients
– 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
– 1/4 cup hot sauce (adjust for preferred spice level)
– 2 tablespoons honey
– 4 cups mixed greens (lettuce, spinach, or arugula)
– 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
– 1 cup cucumber, diced
– 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
– 1/2 cup shredded carrots
– 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
– 1/4 cup sliced almonds or walnuts (for crunch)
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Olive oil (for drizzling)
Instructions
Making Honey Hot Chicken Salad is simple and straightforward. Follow these easy steps to create this incredible dish:
1. Prepare the Chicken: If you don’t have cooked chicken, start by grilling or baking chicken breasts until fully cooked. Allow them to cool, then shred or dice.
2. Mix the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the hot sauce and honey until well combined.
3. Combine Chicken and Sauce: In a large bowl, toss the cooked chicken with the honey hot sauce mixture until evenly coated.
4. Prepare the Vegetables: In another large bowl, add mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and shredded carrots.
5. Add the Chicken: Gently fold the spicy honey chicken into the bowl of vegetables.
6. Season: Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste, and drizzle with a little olive oil for added flavor.
7. Top with Garnishes: Add crumbled feta cheese and sliced almonds or walnuts for added texture and flavor.
8. Toss and Serve: Gently toss everything together until well mixed. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 25g