Description
High-protein salad bowls topped with sticky hot honey glazed chicken and a quick yogurt drizzle—ready in 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast (or thighs), cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons hot honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, optional
- Salad base: 6 cups chopped romaine (or mixed greens)
- 1 cup cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, sliced (optional)
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots (optional)
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta (optional)
- 1/4 cup sliced red onion (optional)
- Quick drizzle:
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon water to thin
- Optional crunchy topping:
- 1/4 cup crushed tortilla strips
- roasted chickpeas
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through to 165°F.
- Lower heat to medium-low and add butter.
- Stir in hot honey, lemon juice, and Dijon (optional) and simmer 30 to 60 seconds until glossy.
- Toss chicken in the glaze until coated.
- Whisk Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and water to make a drizzle.
- Divide greens into bowls and add cucumber, tomatoes, and other toppings.
- Top with hot honey chicken and drizzle sauce over the salad.
- Finish with optional crunch and serve immediately.
Notes
- Store components separately for meal prep so greens stay crisp.
- If glaze thickens, add a splash of water while warming chicken.
- Avocado and yogurt drizzle help cool spice.
- Add crunchy topping last for best texture.
- Prep Time: 8 Minutes
- Cook Time: 12 Minutes
- Category: High Protein
- Method: No Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 470Kcal
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 42g
Keywords: Hot Honey Chicken Salad