Honey Hot Chicken Salad Recipe
This Honey Hot Chicken Salad is a delicious and satisfying meal that combines the sweetness of honey with the heat of buffalo wing sauce. Crispy romaine lettuce is topped with a flavorful honey hot chicken mixture and fresh veggies, creating a perfect balance of flavors and textures.
- Author: Maya
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Mixing, Tossing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
For the Honey Hot Chicken:
- 2 Chicken Breasts (cooked and diced)
- ¼ cup Honey Garlic Sauce
- ¼ cup Buffalo Wing Sauce (or plain hot sauce like Frank’s Red Hot)
For the Salad:
- 2 heads Romaine Lettuce (chopped and washed)
- 3–6 Tablespoons Ranch Dressing (or any dressing of choice)
- ½ medium Red Onion (diced)
- 1 large Red Bell Pepper (diced)
- ½ large Cucumber (diced)
- Cheese (shredded, optional)
- Honey Hot Chicken: In a small bowl, combine the cooked and diced chicken with honey garlic sauce and buffalo wing sauce. Toss to fully coat.
- Salad Assembly: In a large bowl, toss the chopped romaine with your preferred dressing. Transfer the dressed salad to plates or bowls. Top with diced red onions, bell pepper, cucumber, cheese (if using), and the honey hot chicken mixture. Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can adjust the spiciness by varying the amount of buffalo wing sauce used.
- Feel free to customize the salad with your favorite vegetables or additional toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Honey Hot Chicken Salad, Chicken Salad Recipe, Spicy Salad, Honey Garlic Chicken, Easy Salad Recipe