Description
This Honey Hot Chicken Salad recipe is a delicious combination of spicy, sweet, and savory flavors. Tender shredded chicken tossed in a honey and hot sauce glaze is served over a bed of crisp mixed greens with cherry tomatoes, carrots, cucumber, and red onion. Drizzle with blue cheese or ranch dressing for an extra burst of flavor.
Ingredients
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For the Honey Hot Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
- 1/4 cup hot sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
For the Salad:
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup sliced cucumber
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup blue cheese or ranch dressing (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Honey Hot Chicken: In a medium bowl, mix hot sauce, honey, olive oil, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Add shredded chicken and toss to coat.
- Assemble the Salad: Arrange mixed greens on a platter. Top with cherry tomatoes, carrots, cucumber, and red onion.
- Finish and Serve: Spoon honey hot chicken over the salad. Drizzle with dressing if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- To save time, use store-bought rotisserie chicken. Adjust spiciness by varying hot sauce amount. For low-carb, skip dressing or use light vinaigrette.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
