Honey Hot Chicken Salad
Honey Hot Chicken Salad is a vibrant fusion of sweet and spicy flavors that will elevate your meal experience. Tender chicken, glazed with zesty honey-hot sauce, is served on a fresh bed of mixed greens, creating a deliciously balanced dish perfect for summer gatherings or quick weeknight dinners. This customizable salad allows you to add your favorite vegetables or proteins, ensuring it delights everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 6 cups mixed greens
- 1/3 cup pure honey
- 1/4 cup hot sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Spray baking dish with nonstick spray and season chicken with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey and hot sauce. Pour half over the chicken in the baking dish.
- Bake chicken for 25-30 minutes until cooked through. Let cool slightly before slicing.
- While chicken bakes, chop greens and toss in a large bowl.
- Mix lemon juice with olive oil to create the dressing.
- Combine greens with sliced chicken, drizzle remaining sauce, and top with dressing before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: - For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the honey-hot mixture overnight.- To make it vegetarian, substitute chicken with grilled tofu or roasted chickpeas.- Add toppings like avocado or nuts for additional creaminess and crunch.