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Honey Hot Chicken Salad

Honey Hot Chicken Salad: Sweet & Spicy Comfort in Every Bite

Discover the perfect sweet and spicy balance in this Honey Hot Chicken Salad, a delightful mix of textures and flavors.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces Chicken Breasts Cooked and diced
  • 1/2 cup Honey Garlic Sauce Adds sweetness
  • 1/4 cup Buffalo Wing Sauce Optional for spiciness
For the Salad Base
  • 4 cups Romaine Lettuce Chopped
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion Diced
  • 1 cup Red Bell Pepper Diced
  • 1 cup Cucumber Diced
For the Dressing & Toppings
  • 1/2 cup Ranch Dressing To taste
  • 1/2 cup Cheese Optional shredded cheddar

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • salad bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked and diced chicken breasts with honey garlic sauce and optional buffalo wing sauce, tossing well until fully coated.
  2. Allow the mixture to rest for about 5 minutes to meld flavors.
  3. In a large salad bowl, place the chopped romaine lettuce as the base.
  4. Drizzle ranch dressing over the lettuce, tossing gently to coat evenly.
  5. Layer the diced red onion, red bell pepper, and cucumber on top of the lettuce.
  6. Carefully spoon the honey garlic chicken over the salad.
  7. Serve immediately, garnished with optional shredded cheddar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure the chicken is warm when added to the salad for enhanced flavor. Avoid over-dressing to keep the salad fresh and crisp.

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