Description
A fresh and flavorful salad made with tender chicken tossed in a sticky honey hot sauce, then served over crisp greens, juicy tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, red onion, feta, and parsley.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, hot sauce, olive oil, soy sauce, garlic powder, and smoked paprika until smooth.
- Heat a pan over medium heat and add the cooked chicken.
- Pour the honey hot sauce over the chicken and stir well to coat.
- Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is heated through and slightly caramelized.
- In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and shredded carrots.
- Top the salad with the warm honey hot chicken.
- Gently toss if desired, then sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese and chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken works well for a quicker version.
- Adjust the heat by increasing or decreasing the hot sauce.
- For extra crunch, add toasted almonds or cashews.
- Swap the chicken for grilled shrimp or crispy tofu for a variation.
- Store the chicken separately from the salad to keep the vegetables fresh.
- The chicken keeps well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 283
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 66mg
