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Delicious Honey Hot Chicken Salad Recipe for Home Cooks

Sweet honey and spicy chicken elevate this delightful salad, offering a satisfying crunch and bold flavors, ideal for a light lunch or lively gathering.
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tbsp hot sauce
  • 6 cups mixed salad greens
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Prepare the chicken by seasoning it with salt and pepper.
  2. Cook the chicken in a skillet over medium heat for 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey and hot sauce until well combined.
  4. Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
  5. Toss the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, red onions, and chopped herbs in a large bowl.
  6. Slice the chicken and add it to the salad mixture, followed by the blue cheese crumbles.
  7. Drizzle the honey-hot sauce mixture over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  8. Serve immediately and enjoy your Honey Hot Chicken Salad!