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Honey Hot Chicken Salad

Honey Hot Chicken Salad
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Honey Hot Chicken Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish combining tender cooked chicken with fresh mixed greens, crunchy toasted nuts, and a zesty honey-hot sauce dressing. This salad delivers a perfect balance of sweet honey and spicy heat with refreshing vegetables, creamy cheese, and a satisfying crunch. Ideal for lunch, dinner, or meal prep, it’s easy to make, customizable, and packed with nutritious ingredients.

Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
  • 4 cups fresh mixed greens
  • 1/2 cup sliced cucumbers
  • 1/4 cup chopped red onions
  • 1/3 cup toasted nuts (pecans or almonds)
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese

Dressing Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce (adjust to taste)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Start by cooking your chicken breast using your preferred method—poach, bake, or grill. Once cooked, shred or dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
  2. Mix the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, hot sauce, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until fully combined to create the sweet and spicy dressing.
  3. Assemble the Salad Base: In a large salad bowl, combine the fresh mixed greens, sliced cucumbers, chopped red onions, and toasted nuts. Toss gently to mix evenly.
  4. Combine Chicken and Dressing: Add the shredded chicken to the salad bowl and pour the honey hot dressing over everything. Toss gently to ensure all ingredients are coated well with the flavorful dressing.
  5. Add Cheese and Serve: Sprinkle crumbled feta or goat cheese on top. Toss lightly if desired, or leave the cheese on top for a beautiful presentation before serving immediately.

Notes

  • Use freshly cooked chicken for the best flavor and texture.
  • Add hot sauce gradually to balance heat with honey sweetness.
  • Lightly toast nuts to bring out essential oils and enhance crunch.
  • Keep greens refrigerated until just before serving to maintain crispness.
  • Use raw honey for richer, more natural sweetness in dressing.

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Keywords: Honey Hot Chicken Salad, spicy chicken salad, sweet and spicy salad, healthy chicken salad, easy chicken salad recipe

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