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Honey Hot Chicken Salad

A delicious and spicy chicken salad drizzled with honey, perfect for a light meal or a hearty lunch.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded or chopped
Salad Base
  • 4 cups mixed greens such as spinach, arugula, or romaine
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber sliced
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup honey preferably local
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Toppings
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup green onions sliced

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Grill or saut? the chicken until fully cooked, then shred or chop it into bite-sized pieces.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the honey, hot sauce, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Assemble the Salad
  1. In a large serving dish, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber.
  2. Add the cooked chicken on top, then drizzle with the dressing.
  3. Sprinkle with feta cheese and green onions before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This salad can be served warm or cold and is perfect for meal prep. Adjust the amount of hot sauce based on your spice preference.

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