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Honey Hot Chicken Salad Recipe

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This Honey Hot Chicken Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish combining tender cooked chicken tossed in a sweet and spicy honey garlic and buffalo wing sauce. Served over fresh romaine lettuce and crisp vegetables with a creamy ranch dressing, it’s a perfect balance of heat, sweetness, and crunch for a quick and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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Chicken Mixture

  • 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)

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)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Chicken Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the cooked and diced chicken with the honey garlic sauce and buffalo wing sauce. Toss thoroughly to ensure the chicken is evenly coated with the spicy and sweet sauce.
  2. Dress the Lettuce: In a large bowl, toss the chopped romaine lettuce with your choice of ranch dressing or preferred dressing until the leaves are lightly coated and fresh.
  3. Assemble the Salad: Divide the dressed lettuce between two large plates or bowls. Top each with diced red onions, bell peppers, cucumbers, shredded cheese if using, and finish by placing the honey hot chicken mixture on top. Serve immediately for the freshest flavor and crunch.

Notes

  • Use leftover cooked chicken or quickly grill or bake chicken breasts ahead of time.
  • Adjust the amount of buffalo wing sauce to control the spiciness level to your preference.
  • Ranch dressing can be substituted with blue cheese dressing or a vinaigrette for a different flavor profile.
  • Optional cheese adds richness – cheddar or pepper jack works well.
  • For a low-carb version, omit the dressing or use a low-fat option.

Keywords: Honey Hot Chicken Salad, spicy chicken salad, buffalo chicken salad, honey garlic chicken, easy chicken salad, quick lunch recipe

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