Spicy Chicken Salad

Spicy Chicken Salad

Our spin on the popular American restaurant classic - totally satisfying, delicious and easy to make.

Spicy Chicken Salad Recipe

By Dorothy Dubuisson, Student of the Second Harvest Food Bank Culinary Training Program
Cook time: 20 min

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp of olive oil
  • 2 tbsp of Fat Cat Everyday Red Jalapeno Hot Sauce
  • 1/2 tsp of salt
  • 1/2 tsp of pepper
  • 1/2 lb boneless, skinless chicken, cut into 1/2-inch sized pieces
  • 1 bunch romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 1/2 bag of mixed spring greens lettuce
  • 1/4 cup of red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1/4 cup carrots, shredded
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup Ranch dressing, on the side (optional)

Instructions

  • Mix half the salt and pepper with the flour and coat the chicken chunks with the flour mixture.
  • Heat half the oil in a saute pan over medium heat. Once hot, add the chicken and cook through.
  • While the chicken cooks, whisk together the remaining oil, salt, pepper and Fat Cat Everyday Red Jalapeno Hot Sauce until combined to make a salad dressing.
  • Once chicken is done, drain on paper towels.
  • Then, in a large bowl, toss together the lettuces, carrots and bell pepper.
  • Top with chicken and drizzle with salad dressing.
  • Serve with Ranch dressing on the side for dipping, if desired.
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