Honey Hot Chicken Salad Recipe
The Honey Hot Chicken Salad Recipe is a perfect balance of sweet and spicy flavors that delight the taste buds.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
- 2 tbsp hot sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 cup lettuce chopped
- ½ cup celery diced
- ½ cup red onion finely sliced
- ½ cup carrots shredded
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes halved
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil in a medium frying pan.
- Add shredded chicken and cook until lightly crisp.
- Mix honey and hot sauce in a small bowl.
- Pour mixture over chicken and stir until well coated.
- In a large bowl, whisk mayonnaise, mustard, and spices.
- Add lettuce, celery, onion, carrots, and tomatoes.
- Toss salad vegetables with creamy dressing until coated.
- Add honey hot chicken to the salad bowl.
- Mix gently with salad tongs until combined evenly.
- Chill for 15 minutes before serving fresh.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for quick preparation.
- Adjust hot sauce to match your spice tolerance.
- Add crushed pecans for extra crunch.
- Use Greek yogurt instead of mayo for lighter dressing.
- Serve cold for best flavor balance.