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Honey Hot Chicken Salad

Delicious Honey Hot Chicken Salad for a Flavorful Twist

This Honey Hot Chicken Salad is a quick and delightful meal mixing sweet and spicy flavors with fresh ingredients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 breasts Cooked Chicken Breasts Diced; can substitute with chicken tenders.
  • 0.25 cup Honey Garlic Sauce Or make your own with a simple recipe.
  • 0.25 cup Buffalo Wing Sauce Adjust heat level according to taste.
For the Salad Base
  • 2 heads Romaine Lettuce Chopped and washed; can use kale.
  • 0.5 medium Red Onion Diced; substitute with shallots if desired.
  • 1 large Red Bell Pepper Diced; other bell pepper varieties can be used.
  • 0.5 large Cucumber Diced; avocado can be a substitute.
For Dressing & Topping
  • 3-6 tablespoons Ranch Dressing Any creamy dressing can substitute.
  • Cheese Shredded; optional for a lighter version.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Serving plates
  • Tongs

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, combine the cooked and diced chicken breasts with ¼ cup of honey garlic sauce and ¼ cup of buffalo wing sauce. Toss well until all pieces are evenly coated, and let sit for 5 minutes.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, toss the chopped romaine lettuce with 3-6 tablespoons of ranch dressing using tongs until fully coated.
  3. Layer the dressed romaine lettuce on serving plates and evenly distribute the diced red onion, red bell pepper, and cucumber on top.
  4. Add the generously sauced chicken mixture on top of the salad, ensuring each serving is hearty and satisfying.

Nutrition

Serving: 1saladCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 30gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F for safety. Dress the salad just before serving to maintain freshness.

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