Description
This Hot Honey Chicken Salad strikes the perfect balance between fiery heat and floral sweetness, creating a culinary experience that excites the palate. It features succulent chicken breast seared to golden perfection and glazed in a spicy, honey-infused nectar, with fresh greens and creamy avocados adding satisfying crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
1.5 lbs Organic Chicken Breasts (boneless, skinless)
2 tbsp Avocado Oil (for searing)
1/4 cup Raw Honey or Pure Maple Syrup
1–2 tsp Red Chili Flakes or Cayenne Pepper
2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar or Fresh Lemon Juice
6 cups Mixed Spring Greens or Arugula
As desired Sliced Avocado, Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumber
1/4 cup Toasted Pumpkin Seeds or Sliced Almonds
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry, season with salt and pepper
- Whisk together honey, chili flakes, and vinegar until cohesive
- Heat avocado oil in a skillet, sear chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through
- In the last two minutes, pour half the glaze over the chicke
- Remove chicken, let rest for 5 mins; assemble greens and veggies in a bowl
- Slice chicken, layer on top of greens, drizzle remaining glaze, and add toppings
Notes
Make sure to rest the chicken after cooking to retain juices.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Searing and Tossing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: NaN
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg