Honey Hot Chicken Salad
Honey Hot Chicken Salad is a delightful fusion of sweet and spicy flavors that transforms your meal into an unforgettable experience. This vibrant salad features tender chicken glazed with honey and hot sauce, served over a bed of fresh greens, crunchy cucumbers, and juicy cherry tomatoes. Perfect for picnics or quick weeknight dinners, this recipe brings together flavors that dance on your taste buds and adds excitement to any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- 6 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, romaine)
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, mix honey and hot sauce until well combined.
- Drizzle half of the honey-hot mixture over the chicken breasts. Bake for 25-30 minutes until fully cooked (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
- Let the chicken rest for five minutes before slicing it into strips.
- While resting, prepare mixed greens by chopping them into bite-sized pieces and adding cucumbers and cherry tomatoes.
- Assemble the salad by placing greens on a plate, topping with sliced chicken, and drizzling with remaining honey-hot glaze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 350g
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - Marinate the chicken in the honey-hot mixture for at least 30 minutes for enhanced flavor.- Customize your salad by adding toppings like feta cheese or nuts for extra crunch.