Description
A delightful blend of sweet honey and spicy chicken on a bed of fresh greens, perfect for family gatherings and picnics.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup hot sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 4 cups fresh greens (romaine, spinach, or mixed)
- 1 cup seasonal vegetables (cherry tomatoes, avocado, shredded carrots)
- 1/2 cup nuts or seeds (toasted pecans or sunflower seeds, optional)
- Fresh herbs (cilantro or parsley, optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by mixing honey, hot sauce, olive oil, and lemon juice in a bowl. Coat the chicken thoroughly and let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the marinated chicken for about 5-7 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through. Let it rest before slicing.
- In a large bowl, combine fresh greens and any diced or shredded vegetables.
- Slice the chicken and arrange it over the greens.
- Drizzle with honey mustard dressing or your preferred vinaigrette, and top with nuts or seeds if using.
- Toss gently to combine and serve immediately.
Notes
If you have leftover chicken from a previous meal, feel free to toss that in too for a quick assembly.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken salad, honey hot chicken, family recipe, picnic food, southern cuisine