Description
A mouth-watering salad packed with crisp veggies and tender, flavorful honey hot chicken. Perfect for a quick and satisfying lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
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2 chicken breasts, cooked and diced
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¼ cup honey garlic sauce
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¼ cup buffalo wing sauce (or plain hot sauce, such as Frank’s Red Hot)
For the Salad:
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2 heads Romaine lettuce, chopped and washed
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3–6 tablespoons ranch dressing or dressing of choice
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½ medium red onion, diced
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1 large red bell pepper, diced
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½ large cucumber, diced
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Shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
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Prepare the Chicken:
In a small bowl, toss the diced cooked chicken with the honey garlic sauce and buffalo wing sauce until evenly coated. -
Assemble the Salad Base:
In a large bowl, combine the chopped Romaine with your choice of dressing and toss to coat. -
Build the Salad:
Divide the dressed Romaine between two plates or bowls. Top with diced red onion, bell pepper, cucumber, optional shredded cheese, and the honey hot chicken.
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Serve Immediately:
Enjoy fresh for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
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Use any kind of cooked chicken: grilled, shredded rotisserie, thighs, or even leftover turkey.
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For a vegan version, substitute crispy tofu for the chicken, use a plant-based dressing, and omit the cheese.
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This salad is best served immediately after assembling. To make ahead, store components separately and assemble just before eating.
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Adjust the spiciness by increasing or decreasing the amount of hot sauce used.
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Not a fan of honey garlic? Swap in homemade teriyaki sauce for a flavorful twist.
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Try using this mixture as a filling for wraps or hoagie rolls for a hearty sandwich.