Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of sweet and spicy with this Honey Hot Chicken Salad. Juicy chicken, marinated in a honey-hot sauce blend, is served atop a vibrant mix of fresh greens, cherry tomatoes, and cucumbers. Each bite offers a refreshing crunch paired with a flavor explosion that’s perfect for picnics or cozy dinners. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, this salad will quickly become a favorite at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1/4 cup pure honey
- 3 tbsp hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- 4 cups mixed greens (arugula and spinach)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat grill or skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Cook chicken for 6-8 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey and hot sauce to create the marinade.
- Drizzle half the marinade over the warm chicken for flavor absorption.
- Chop mixed greens, cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion into bite-sized pieces.
- Slice the chicken and toss it with the veggies in a large bowl along with any remaining marinade.
- Serve immediately with a drizzle of olive oil on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (350g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg