Nani's Hot Honey Chicken Salad

Name: Nani's Hot Honey Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 4 cups mixed salad greens; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 cucumber, sliced; 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup honey; 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 2 tablespoons olive oil for the dressing

This fresh salad brings together juicy chicken, crunchy vegetables, and a spicy honey dressing for a meal you will crave all week.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· July 19, 2026

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

15 minutes

Total

30 minutes

Serves

There is something so special about the combination of sweet honey and a little bit of heat. This salad is one of my favorite ways to enjoy a hearty meal that still feels light and fresh on a busy day.

I love serving this for a quick lunch or a simple dinner. If you want to save time, you can grill the chicken in advance and keep it in the fridge until you are ready to assemble the bowls.

🧺 Ingredients

2 chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 cups mixed salad greens
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cucumber, sliced
1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup honey
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons olive oil for the dressing

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and olive oil.
2
Cook the chicken in a skillet over medium heat until it is golden brown and cooked through, then set it aside to rest.
3
In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, apple cider vinegar, red pepper flakes, and two tablespoons of olive oil to make your dressing.
4
Slice the cooled chicken into thin strips.
5
Arrange the salad greens, tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion in a large bowl.
6
Top the salad with the sliced chicken and drizzle the hot honey dressing over everything right before serving.

💡 Tips

Store the dressing in a separate jar if you plan on having leftovers so the greens stay crisp. You can also add some feta cheese or toasted walnuts for extra crunch and flavor.

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