Hot Honey Chicken Salad is loaded with tender chicken, crisp veggies, and a creamy dressing with the perfect sweet heat. You’re going to love this one!
Author’s Notes
Hot Honey + Chicken Salad = The Dream Combo
Hot honey is having a major moment right now, and I seriously can’t get enough of it. I love that subtle heat mixed with a little sweetness…especially in the viral ground beef taco bowls all over social media (have you tried them yet?!)
So when I had the idea to mix those hot honey flavors with my all-time favorite sandwich, chicken salad, I thought it would be a slam dunk. But my first try? Total flop. It wasn’t even close to what I had in mind, and I almost scrapped the whole thing.
Thankfully, I didn’t give up. I kept tweaking the mix until it had the perfect balance: a little sweet, a little heat, just the right veggies, and a nice punch of savory from the garlic and onion powder. I’m so excited to share this one with you; I truly think you’re going to love it!
Hot Honey Chicken Salad Ingredients
| Ingredients | Helpful Tip |
|---|---|
| Rotisserie Chicken | Chop into small bite-sized pieces instead of shredding for better texture. |
| Carrots, Celery & Green Onion | Grate carrots on the large holes of a box grater and finely dice veggies for even dispersion in the salad. |
| Mayo & Sour Cream | Full-fat makes it creamier, but light versions work too. Use a good mayo; I like Duke’s or Best Foods. |
| Honey, Hot Sauce, Garlic & Onion Powder | Start with less hot sauce and add more if you’d like. Use hot honey or red pepper flakes for extra heat. |
| Salt & Pepper | Always season last since rotisserie chicken can already be salty! |
Hot Honey Chicken Salad: Let’s Serve It!
- What to serve with: Sweet potato fries, crisp cucumber salad, fresh fruit, chips, or a simple garden salad.
- Serving suggestions: Pile it onto toasted mini naan, warm pita, or wheat bread. It’s also great with crackers or in lettuce cups. I love adding avocado and lettuce when serving it on bread, naan, or pita.
More Chicken Salad Recipes:
Dinner
Teriyaki Chicken Salad
Sandwiches
Rosemary Chicken Salad
Salads With Meat
Applebee’s Chicken Salad
Dinner
Curry Chicken Salad
Hot Honey Chicken Salad
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups chopped rotisserie chicken
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots peel & grate on large holes of box grater
- 1/3 cup thinly sliced green onion
- 1/3 cup finely diced celery 2 ribs
- 1/3 cup mayo
- 2 tablespoons sour cream full-fat or light
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce (like Frank's)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper
- Serving Suggestions see note 1
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients listed under “Dressing.” Season to taste. I start with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Whisk until completely smooth.
- Add all the ingredients listed under "Salad" on top. Gently fold with a spatula to combine until salad ingredients are nicely coated in the dressing. Taste and adjust.
- Dish it up with your choice: on lettuce leaves, on toasted bread with avocado and lettuce, or toasted mini Naan (my fave!) with avocado and lettuce. Enjoy right away!
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Storage
Store chicken salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Stir before serving. Not freezer-friendly.
Hot Honey Chicken Salad FAQS
Yes. Make the salad and store it in an airtight container in the fridge. Stir before serving.
I like something with medium heat, like Frank’s. If you love heat, use hot honey and add in some red pepper flakes.
Yes. Any cooked chicken works. Just chop it into small pieces for the best texture.
Ensure your mayo is dairy-free and swap the sour cream for extra mayo.
