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Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken Salad

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  • Author: simplemealsbykim
  • Prep Time: 40 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Pan-Fried
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Description

A flavorful and crunchy chicken salad topped with spicy hot honey, perfect for a satisfying and zesty meal.


Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Marinate the chicken breasts in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.
  2. In a bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs, flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Remove chicken from buttermilk and coat thoroughly in breadcrumb mixture.
  4. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook chicken until golden and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side.
  5. Drizzle cooked chicken with hot honey and let rest for 5 minutes.
  6. In a large bowl, combine salad greens, cherry tomatoes, red onion, avocado, and shredded carrots.
  7. Slice the hot honey chicken and place on top of the salad.
  8. Serve immediately with your favorite dressing if desired.

Notes

  • You can use store-bought hot honey or make your own by mixing honey with hot sauce or chili flakes.
  • Air fryer can be used instead of pan-frying for a healthier option.
  • Adjust spice level of hot honey according to preference.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 salad
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 9g
  • Sodium: 640mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 17g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 38g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg