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Honey Hot Chicken Salad

Savor the Spicy Sweetness of Honey Hot Chicken Salad

Experience the delightful balance of sweet and spicy flavors in this Honey Hot Chicken Salad, a nutritious twist on your typical fast food.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Flavor Meld Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken Breasts Diced
  • 0.25 cup Honey Garlic Sauce Homemade or store-bought
  • 0.25 cup Buffalo Wing Sauce Adjust to spice preference
For the Salad Base
  • 2 heads Romaine Lettuce Chopped and washed
  • 3-6 tablespoons Ranch Dressing Other dressings can be used
For the Vegetables
  • 0.5 medium Red Onion Diced
  • 1 large Red Bell Pepper Diced
  • 0.5 large Cucumber Diced
Optional Additions
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese Shredded, optional

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Large Bowl
  • Serving Plate

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine cooked chicken with honey garlic sauce and buffalo wing sauce. Toss until coated. Set aside for 5 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, combine chopped romaine with ranch dressing. Toss gently until evenly coated.
  3. Layer salad on a serving plate starting with romaine, then add diced red onion, bell pepper, and cucumber.
  4. Top salad with the chicken mixture and optionally sprinkle with cheese.
  5. Serve immediately to enjoy fresh flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 90mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure chicken is cooked to 165°F. Assemble salad just before serving for optimal freshness.

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