Description
A quick and flavorful Spicy Honey Chicken Salad combining tender chicken breast with a zesty honey and chili flake dressing, balanced by fresh mixed greens, crisp vegetables, and smoky turkey bacon. This vibrant, healthy salad is perfect for lunches or light dinners, offering a delightful mix of heat, sweetness, and texture in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 slices smoked turkey bacon
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (vegetal)
Dressing Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season chicken breasts lightly with salt and pepper. Cook in a hot skillet with a dash of olive oil until golden and fully cooked through. Let the chicken rest before slicing into thin strips to preserve juiciness.
- Mix the Dressing: Whisk together honey, chili flakes, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, and a pinch of salt until smooth, creating a vibrant, slightly spicy and sweet dressing.
- Prepare the Salad Base: In a large bowl, toss mixed salad greens, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced cucumber, and red onion to combine fresh, crisp layers that complement the dressing.
- Cook Smoked Turkey Bacon: Fry smoked turkey bacon until perfectly crisp, then chop into bite-sized pieces to add smoky crunch and protein depth to the salad.
- Combine and Toss: Add sliced chicken and smoked turkey bacon on top of the greens. Drizzle the spicy honey dressing over everything and gently toss. Finish by sprinkling shredded mozzarella cheese (vegetal) for creamy richness.
Notes
- Marinate chicken in half the dressing for 15-20 minutes before cooking to boost flavor.
- Adjust chili flakes to suit your preferred spice level.
- Use fresh vegetables and quality honey for the best flavor.
- Toss the salad gently to maintain crisp texture without bruising the greens.
- Serve the salad chilled for a refreshing bite, especially on warm days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: thirty g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: spicy honey chicken salad, quick chicken salad, healthy chicken salad, spicy honey dressing, light dinner, lunch salad