Looking for the best lunch option since sliced bread? Say “good-bye” to the boring PB&Js and “hello” to this fun, energizing, filled-with-flavor Hot Honey Chicken Salad! Load up your plate with a big helping of the freshest romaine lettuce and top it with all your favorite garden selections and juicy chicken. And now, the fun part! This dream-of-a-salad gets tossed in a sweet, tangy, homemade dressing that has a little kick, so you’ll have a nice little pep in your step after lunchtime! Ready to transform your day in more ways than one?! Hot Honey Chicken Salad will make it happen!
Ingredients
For the honey garlic sauce:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 7-8 cloves garlic, minced and divided
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
For the salad:
- 2 chicken breasts, cooked and diced
- 1/4 cup hot sauce
- 2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped and washed
- 3-6 tablespoons ranch dressing, or any dressing of choice
- 1/2 medium red onion, diced
- 1 large red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cucumber, diced
- cheese, optional, shredded, of your choice, to taste
Directions
Step 1 –In a small saucepan, add the soy sauce, the honey, the brown sugar, 5 of the garlic cloves (about 1 tablespoon), and the rice vinegar, whisking to combine.
Step 2 –In a small bowl, combine the water and the cornstarch, stirring with a spoon until all of the cornstarch has dissolved.
Step 3 –Pour the cornstarch mixture into the saucepan, stirring to combine.
Step 4 –Place the saucepan over medium heat and, whisking regularly, bring the mixture to a boil.
Step 5 –Once the sauce is boiling, lower the heat to medium-low and let it lightly boil for 5 minutes.
Step 6 –After 5 minutes, transfer the saucepan from the heat and stir in the remaining minced garlic cloves.
Step 7 –Transfer the sauce to a container or serving bowl and let it cool.
Step 8 –In a small bowl, add the cooked and diced chicken, the cooled honey garlic sauce, and the hot sauce, tossing to fully combine.
Step 9 –In a separate large bowl, toss the chopped romaine with the desired dressing.
Step 10 –Transfer the romaine to two large plates or bowls and top it with the red onions, the bell pepper, the cucumber, the cheese, and the hot honey chicken.
Step 11 –Serve immediately.
