Go Back
–+ servings
Honey Hot Chicken Salad

Sweet and Spicy Honey Hot Chicken Salad You'll Crave

Discover the irresistible flavors of Honey Hot Chicken Salad, a delightful mix of sweet and spicy ingredients perfect for any gathering.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces Chicken Breasts Cooked and diced
  • 1/2 cup Honey Garlic Sauce Homemade or store-bought
For the Heat
  • 1/4 cup Buffalo Wing Sauce Adjust to taste
For the Base
  • 4 cups Romaine Lettuce Chopped
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Ranch Dressing Or alternative dressing
For the Crunch
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion Sliced
  • 1 piece Red Bell Pepper Sliced
  • 1 piece Cucumber Sliced
For the Finish
  • 1/2 cup Cheese Shredded, optional

Equipment

  • skillet
  • saucepan
  • Large bowl
  • Small bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Honey Garlic Sauce by combining honey, soy sauce, garlic, and other ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir for 5–7 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat to cool.
  2. Cook the Chicken by dicing chicken breasts and frying in olive oil over medium-high heat for 6–8 minutes until golden and cooked through. Cool slightly.
  3. Toss Chicken with Sauce by mixing cooled chicken with honey garlic sauce and buffalo sauce in a bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  4. Prepare the Base by adding chopped romaine to a large bowl and drizzling with ranch dressing. Toss to coat.
  5. Assemble the Salad by layering the dressed romaine, red onions, red bell peppers, cucumbers, and cheese on a serving plate.
  6. Top with Chicken Mixture, spooning the honey hot chicken on top of the veggies and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Marinate chicken for enhanced flavor; check doneness for safety; keep salad components separate for freshness.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!