Honey Hot Chicken Salad

This honey hot chicken salad features tender diced chicken coated in a sweet and spicy sauce mix of honey garlic and buffalo wing sauce. Served over a crisp romaine lettuce base with fresh vegetables like red onion, bell pepper, and cucumber, it creates a perfectly balanced meal that's both satisfying and flavorful. The dish offers a delightful combination of textures and temperatures with warm chicken contrasting the cool, crisp vegetables.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings: 2 servings

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

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)
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)

Equipment

mixing bowls
cutting board
knife

Method

Instructions

In a small bowl add the cooked and diced chicken, honey garlic sauce and buffalo wing sauce. Toss to fully combine.
In a separate large bowl toss the chopped romaine with your choice of dressing.
Transfer the salad to two large plates or bowls. Top with diced red onions, bell pepper, cucumber, cheddar cheese (optional), and the honey hot chicken. Serve immediately.

Notes

For best results, serve immediately after assembly to maintain crisp vegetable texture. The chicken can be prepared in advance and assembled just before serving. Adjust spice level by varying the ratio of honey garlic to buffalo sauce.