Description
Crispy Hot Honey Chicken Caesar Salad combines the perfect crunch of succulent chicken coated in a sweet and spicy honey glaze with creamy Caesar dressing and fresh greens. This vibrant dish is not only visually appealing but also bursting with flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, this easy-to-make salad transforms simple ingredients into a delightful culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup raw honey
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup Caesar dressing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. In one bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs with minced garlic. In another bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, and lemon juice.
- Dip each chicken breast in the honey mixture and coat thoroughly in panko. Place on the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- While chicken bakes, chop romaine and mix in cherry tomatoes in a large bowl.
- Once chicken is done, slice into strips and toss greens with Caesar dressing before adding chicken on top.
- Drizzle any remaining honey sauce over the salad before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 85mg