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Honey Hot Chicken Salad

Honey Hot Chicken Salad
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This Honey Hot Chicken Salad is bold, fresh, and full of flavor. Tender chicken is coated in a sticky-sweet honey garlic sauce with a spicy buffalo kick, then piled onto crisp romaine and crunchy vegetables. It’s the perfect balance of sweet heat and cool crunch — great for a quick lunch or a light but filling dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 2 chicken breasts, cooked and diced

  • ¼ cup honey garlic sauce

  • ¼ cup buffalo wing sauce (or hot sauce like Frank’s)

  • 2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped and washed

  • 3–6 tablespoons ranch dressing (or dressing of choice)

  • ½ medium red onion, diced

  • 1 large red bell pepper, diced

  • ½ large cucumber, diced

  • Shredded cheese (optional)

Instructions

1. Coat the Chicken

In a small bowl, toss the cooked diced chicken with the honey garlic sauce and buffalo sauce until fully coated and glossy.

2. Dress the Greens

In a large bowl, toss chopped romaine with ranch dressing (start light and add more to taste).

3. Assemble

Divide lettuce between two bowls or plates.
Top with red onion, bell pepper, cucumber, cheese (if using), and spoon the honey hot chicken over the top.

4. Serve

Enjoy immediately while the chicken is warm and the lettuce is crisp.

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken for faster prep.

  • Control the heat by adjusting the hot sauce amount.

  • Homemade honey garlic or buffalo sauce boosts flavor.

  • Add extras like avocado, corn, bacon bits, or croutons.

  • For meal prep, store all ingredients separately and assemble just before eating.

  • Make it vegan with crispy tofu and dairy-free dressing.

Find it online: https://tastyquickly.com/honey-hot-chicken-salad/