Crispy chicken, crunchy cabbage, and a sticky-sweet hot honey drizzle — this Hot Honey Chicken Crunch Salad is the salad that eats like a treat. It is bold, fresh, and just spicy enough to keep you coming back for one more bite.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into strips
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 4 cups shredded green cabbage
- 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup sliced green onions
- 1/2 cup crispy wonton strips
- 1/4 cup hot honey
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing, for serving
Instructions
- Bread the chicken: Season the chicken strips with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Dredge in flour, dip in beaten egg, then coat in panko.
- Crisp the chicken: Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 12–14 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and cooked through. Or pan-fry in hot oil 3–4 minutes per side.
- Build the salad base: Toss the cabbage, romaine, carrots, and green onions in a large bowl.
- Slice and top: Slice the crispy chicken and arrange it over the salad with the wonton strips.
- Finish: Drizzle generously with hot honey, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and serve with ranch dressing on the side.
Pro tip: Warm the hot honey for 10 seconds in the microwave so it drizzles in a thin, even stream instead of clumping on the chicken.
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Estimated nutrition per serving: 450 calories, 34g protein, 32g carbohydrates, 21g fat.
