Description
This bold and refreshing Honey Hot Chicken Salad is packed with sweet-spicy flavor, crisp veggies, and creamy ranch. A 20-minute dinner that satisfies every craving and adds a delicious kick to your weekly salad game.
Ingredients
2 chicken breasts, cooked and diced
¼ cup honey garlic sauce
¼ cup buffalo wing sauce (or plain hot sauce like Frank’s Red Hot)
2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped and washed
3–6 tablespoons ranch dressing (or any dressing of choice)
½ medium red onion, diced
1 large red bell pepper, diced
½ large cucumber, diced
Shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine the diced chicken with honey garlic sauce and buffalo wing sauce. Toss until chicken is fully coated.
In a large bowl, mix chopped romaine lettuce with ranch dressing or your preferred dressing.
Divide the lettuce between two bowls or plates.
Top with red onion, bell pepper, cucumber, and shredded cheese if using.
Add the saucy chicken on top and serve immediately!
Notes
Short on time? Use rotisserie chicken for a quick shortcut.
Adjust the buffalo sauce for your spice preference.
Store leftover chicken separately from the salad to keep veggies fresh.
Want crunch? Add crispy tortilla strips or roasted chickpeas.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Salad , Dinner
- Method: Tossed
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 970 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg