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Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken Salad

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  • Author: simplemealsbykim
  • Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Description

A crispy and flavorful chicken salad drizzled with spicy hot honey, paired with fresh greens and crunchy vegetables for a satisfying and bold meal.


Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup hot honey
  • 4 cups mixed salad greens
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cucumber, sliced
  • 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup shredded carrots
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (for frying)

Instructions

  1. Place chicken breasts in a bowl and cover with buttermilk. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  2. In a shallow dish, mix flour, panko breadcrumbs, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Remove chicken from buttermilk and dredge in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing to adhere.
  4. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry chicken for 4–5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.
  5. Transfer chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
  6. Slice the fried chicken into strips.
  7. In a large bowl, combine salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and carrots.
  8. Top the salad with sliced chicken and drizzle with hot honey.
  9. Toss gently and serve immediately.

Notes

  • For extra spice, mix some hot sauce into the hot honey.
  • You can bake the chicken for a healthier version.
  • Use store-bought or homemade hot honey depending on availability.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 480
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 720mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg