Description
A bold honey hot chicken salad with sweet‑spicy glazed chicken, crisp vegetables and a light kick of heat — easy, flavorful, and filling.
Ingredients
- 1 chicken breast, sliced into strips
- 3 cups mixed salad greens
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cucumber, sliced
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp hot sauce or chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Mix honey, hot sauce, olive oil, salt and pepper to create the glaze.
- Heat skillet and cook chicken strips brushed with glaze until golden and sticky.
- Arrange greens, tomatoes, cucumber, and carrots in a bowl or platter.
- Top with glazed chicken.
- Drizzle extra glaze over top and garnish with parsley.
- Serve immediately while chicken is warm and veggies are crisp.
Notes
- Adjust spice level by varying hot sauce or chili amount.
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quicker version.
- Add Greek yogurt or a light ranch drizzle for creaminess.
- To store, keep chicken and veggies separate until serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Pan‑Cooked
- Cuisine: Fusion