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hot honey chicken salad in a bowl on a marble counter sitting next to a jar of buffalo sauce and some celery

Hot Honey Chicken Salad

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 260 kcal

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • Fork, hand mixer, or food processor
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken chicken breast, chicken thighs, or rotisserie chicken
  • 1/3 cup mayo
  • 1/4 cup buffalo sauce or hot honey sauce
  • 1 tbsp sweet honey
  • Optional: chopped celery, carrots, red onion, or green onions
  • Optional seasonings: onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, chili powder, or spicy cayenne pepper

Instructions
 

  • Add the shredded chicken to a large bowl, breaking it into small pieces of chicken if needed.
  • Pour in the mayo, buffalo sauce (or hot honey dressing), and sweet honey.
  • Mix everything together using a fork, hand mixer, or food processor until well combined. Adjust texture based on preference.
  • Stir in any optional add-ins like celery, carrots, red onion, or green onions for extra crunch and flavor.
  • Taste and add a little bit of onion powder, garlic powder, or black pepper if desired.
  • Serve immediately or chill in separate airtight containers for 30 minutes for the best flavor.

Notes

Stores in the fridge for up to 3–4 days.
Nutritional information is estimated and may vary depending on ingredient brands, portion sizes, and preparation methods.

Nutrition

Calories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 18gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 631mgPotassium: 167mgFiber: 0.01gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 41IUVitamin C: 0.03mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg
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