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A vibrant plate featuring crispy chicken strips coated in a glossy honey hot sauce, topped with fresh greens, colorful cherry tomatoes, and crunchy nuts. The salad is beautifully plated with bright colors and textured ingredients, styled simply on a rustic wooden table with natural daylight highlighting the glossy sauce and fresh garnishes.

Sweet and Spicy Honey Hot Chicken Salad

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A crispy chicken salad dressed in a spicy honey hot sauce, topped with crunchy nuts and fresh vegetables for a quick and flavorful meal.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Mixed salad greens
  • Cherry tomatoes, halved
  • Cucumber slices
  • Nuts or seeds for topping
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  2. Mix honey and hot sauce in a bowl.
  3. Sear chicken in olive oil until golden, then coat with the honey hot sauce.
  4. Bake for 20 minutes until cooked through.
  5. Let chicken rest, then slice into strips.
  6. Assemble salad greens, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber slices on a plate.
  7. Top with sliced chicken and sprinkle with nuts or seeds. Drizzle with additional sauce if desired.

Notes

  • Adjust hot sauce to taste for desired spice level.
  • Use toasted nuts for extra crunch.
  • Serve immediately for best texture.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Method: Bake, Sear
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 350 Kcal
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 420mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg
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