Get ready to transform your ordinary lunch into an explosion of flavors that will make your taste buds dance with excitement! This Sriracha Chicken Salad isn't just a meal—it's a culinary adventure that combines the fiery kick of Sriracha, the creamy tang of blue cheese, and the herbaceous magic of green goddess dressing. Perfect for spice lovers, health-conscious foodies, and anyone looking to elevate their salad game from boring to extraordinary, this recipe promises to be your new go-to dish that's both nutritious and incredibly delicious.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
- 1/4 cup Sriracha sauce
- 1/4 cup blue cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup green goddess dressing
- 2 cups mixed greens
- 1/2 cup cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by ensuring it is fully cooked and cooled. If using raw chicken, season with salt and pepper, then grill or bake at 375°F for 15-20 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Dice the cooked chicken into bite-sized, uniform pieces approximately 1/2 inch cubes.
- In a mixing bowl, toss the diced chicken with Sriracha sauce, ensuring each piece is evenly coated with the spicy sauce. Let marinate for 5 minutes to absorb flavor.
- Wash and prepare the mixed greens, ensuring they are crisp and dry. Spread greens as a base layer in a large serving bowl or individual plates.
- Slice cucumber into thin, uniform rounds and chop green onions finely.
- Arrange the Sriracha-coated chicken over the mixed greens.
- Sprinkle crumbled blue cheese evenly across the salad.
- Garnish with sliced cucumber and chopped green onions.
- Drizzle green goddess dressing generously over the entire salad just before serving.
- Serve immediately to maintain the crispness of the greens and the temperature of the chicken.
Tips
- For the juiciest chicken, let it rest for 5 minutes after cooking to retain moisture.
- Pat your mixed greens completely dry to prevent a watery salad.
- Marinate the chicken in Sriracha for extra flavor intensity.
- Use freshly crumbled blue cheese for the best taste and texture.
- Chill your serving plates beforehand to keep the salad crisp and cool.
- For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt in the green goddess dressing.
- Prep ingredients in advance to make assembly quick and easy.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 350kcal
Carbohydrates: 8g
Protein: 30g
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Cholesterol: 90mg
