Do you love the sweet and spicy goodness of Hot Honey? Then you will love this Hot Honey Crisp Chicken Salad with Grilled Corn and Avocado. The big breaded chunks of chicken combined with the grilled corn and avocado make it a delicious lunch (or dinner) salad for any day of the week.

Ingredients
- Chicken
- Hot Honey
- Lettuce - I love to use romaine lettuce for this recipe.
- Tomato
- Corn
- Avocado - Only the ripest will do! Make sure it's dark in color and soft to the touch.
- Cheese
- Almonds - We buy the slivered variety and then toast them with a little butter to make them crunchy and flavorful.
- Salt
- Pepper
Dressing
- Honey mustard dressing
Note: Refer to the recipe card below for exact quantities.
Instructions
Step One: Prepare the Dressing
There are several ways to prepare homemade salad dressings:
1). Use a bowl to whisk or stir the ingredients together.
2). Put all of your ingredients in a mason jar with a lid, then give it a little shake.
3). Use a stick blender to blend the salad dressing ingredients together. This is helpful if the dressing includes a garlic clove or anchovies.
4). Use an oil and vinegar dispenser with your favorite extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar to drizzle on salads as needed.
Homemade salad dressings are very easy to make if you keep some basic ingredients on hand. See our Top 10 Favorite Salad Dressing Recipes for the dressings we love the most.
Step Two: Prepare the Protein
To prepare the chicken, first, cut it into large chunks. Whisk an egg into a small bowl. Drench the chicken in seasoned flour, then egg, then back into the seasoned flour.
Preheat oil in a deep fryer to 350 degrees F. Fry chicken at this temperature until it is golden brown and reaches a safe internal temperature of 165 degrees F (about 5 minutes).
When the chicken is finished cooking, set it on a wire rack to dry and season it. When cool, drizzle it with a little hot honey and then mix it well to coat.
Step Three: Prepare Ingredients
Cut or tear up lettuce into small portions. Wash all lettuce and produce thoroughly, then set it aside to drain in a colander. While lettuce is draining, dice all remaining ingredients into small salad-sized portions.
Step Four: Assemble and Serve
Assemble the salad in layers with lettuce on the bottom, followed by fresh diced vegetables, and any additional cheeses, croutons, nuts, and/or seeds.
Add a small amount of dressing and give it a good toss. Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary. Serve immediately.
Equipment
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Storage
Store salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator without dressing for 2-3 days. If the salad is moist from being washed, place a paper towel on top of it to draw out the moisture.
Top Tips
Buy pre-washed and ready-to-eat lettuce to save time.
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FAQ
It may be an old wives tale that you shouldn't cut lettuce. Supposedly, the lettuce will brown a little quicker around the edges, but many people disagree that this is true.
📖 Recipe
Hot Honey Crisp Chicken Salad with Grilled Corn and Avocado
Ingredients
- Chicken
- Hot Honey
- Lettuce
- Tomato
- Corn
- Avocado
- Cheese
- Almonds
- Salt (or to taste)
- Pepper (or to taste)
Instructions
Protein
- Cook chicken to a safe internal temperature of 165 °F 74 °C *See food safety guidelines below
Dressing
- In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients. Set aside.
Salad
- Wash lettuce and set it aside to drain in a colander.
- Wash remaining produce and cut into small salad sized portions.
- Assemble salad with all ingredients.
- Drizzle prepared dressing on top.
- Gently toss the salad and serve immediately.
Food Safety
Cook chicken to a minimum internal temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
- Create a clean work area.
- Wash hands after touching raw meat or seafood.
- Rinse fresh produce thoroughly.
- Do not use the same cutting board or utensils on cooked food or produce, that previously touched raw meat or seafood.
- Do not leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods.
- Never leave cooking food unattended.
- Use oils with a high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds.
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove.
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