This Hot Honey Chicken Salad combines the best of both worlds—succulent chicken breast glazed with sweet and spicy hot honey served over a bed of fresh, crisp vegetables. The contrast between the warm, caramelized chicken and cool, refreshing salad creates a satisfying meal that’s perfect for lunch or a light dinner.
If you love the sweet and savory combination, you’ll also enjoy our Asian Chicken Crunch Salad with its bold flavors and satisfying textures. For another protein-packed salad option, try the Jalapeño Popper Chicken Salad. It delivers that same hearty satisfaction with a creamy, spicy twist that makes salads exciting.
Hot Honey Chicken Salad
Hot Honey Chicken Salad features tender, golden chicken glazed with sweet and spicy hot honey, served over crisp mixed greens with fresh vegetables and tangy feta cheese.
4
servings30
minutes40
minutes300
kcal1
hour10
minutesIngredients
1.5 pounds chicken breast
1/4 cup hot honey
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups mixed salad greens
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup cucumber
1/4 cup red onion
1/4 cup feta cheese
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking dish lined with foil.
- Season the chicken breast with salt and black pepper on both sides evenly.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat; add chicken and sear until brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Transfer the chicken to the prepared baking dish, brush generously with hot honey on top.
- Bake the chicken in the oven for about 20-25 minutes until fully cooked through.
- While the chicken is baking, prepare the salad by mixing greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion in a large bowl.
- Once the chicken is done, let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing into strips.
- Add the sliced chicken over the salad, sprinkle with feta cheese.
- Drizzle balsamic vinegar over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients.
Nutrition Facts
- Total number of serves: 4
- Calories: 250kcal
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 620mg
- Potassium: 400mg
- Sugar: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Calcium: 60mg
- Iron: 2mg
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