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Hot Honey Chicken Salad

A creamy, slightly spicy chicken salad sweetened with honey for a bright, versatile sandwich or lettuce-topped lunch.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups chopped rotisserie chicken
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots peeled and grated on the large holes of a box grater
  • 1/3 cup green onion thinly sliced
  • 2 ribs celery finely diced
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream full-fat or light
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce such as Frank's
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • salt to taste (start with 1/4 teaspoon)
  • black pepper to taste (start with 1/8 teaspoon)

Equipment

  • Large Bowl
  • box grater
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, honey, hot sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt (start with 1/4 teaspoon) and pepper (start with 1/8 teaspoon) until smooth.
  2. Add the chopped rotisserie chicken, shredded carrots, sliced green onion, and diced celery to the bowl.
  3. Gently fold the chicken and vegetables into the dressing with a spatula until everything is evenly coated.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  5. Serve immediately on toasted mini naan, toasted bread with avocado and lettuce, in lettuce cups, or with crackers.

Notes

  • My favorite serving is on toasted mini naan with avocado and lettuce.
  • Also works well on toasted wheat bread.
  • Can be served in lettuce cups or with crackers.
  • Use full-fat or light sour cream based on preference.
  • Start with the suggested salt and pepper amounts and adjust to taste.