Description
A delicious and spicy Honey Hot Chicken Salad recipe that combines tender chicken with a flavorful honey garlic and buffalo wing sauce, served over a bed of crisp romaine lettuce and topped with fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 2 Chicken Breasts, cooked and diced
- 1/4 cup Honey Garlic Sauce
- 1/4 cup Buffalo Wing Sauce or plain hot sauce (like Frank’s Red Hot)
Salad:
- 2 heads Romaine Lettuce, chopped and washed
- 3–6 Tablespoons Ranch Dressing or any dressing of choice
- 1/2 medium Red Onion, diced
- 1 large Red Bell Pepper, diced
- 1/2 large Cucumber, diced
- Cheese, shredded (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: In a small bowl, combine the cooked and diced chicken with honey garlic sauce and buffalo wing sauce. Toss to fully coat.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, toss the chopped romaine with your preferred dressing. Transfer the dressed salad to plates or bowls.
- Add Toppings: Top the salad with diced red onions, bell pepper, cucumber, and optional shredded cheese. Finish by adding the honey hot chicken on top.
- Serve: Enjoy the Honey Hot Chicken Salad immediately.
Notes
- Homemade honey garlic sauce and buffalo wing sauce are recommended for the best flavor.
- This salad can be made vegan by replacing the chicken with crispy tofu and using a vegan dressing while omitting the cheese.
- For a milder taste, adjust the amount of hot sauce used. Store individual ingredients separately if making ahead.
- Feel free to substitute honey garlic sauce with homemade teriyaki sauce if preferred.
- This salad can also be used as a sandwich filling or wrap.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
