Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsThe StilleryHot Chicken Salad Recipe

Hot Chicken Salad Recipe

Inspired by The Stillery
Time30m
Serves4

Hot chicken atop chopped romaine w/ shredded cheddar, tomato, bacon, onion, house ranch

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Chicken Mixture

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Wash and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Dice the tomato and finely chop the red onion. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Cook the Bacon

    In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon slices until crispy. Remove from the skillet and let cool. Crumble into small pieces.

  3. 3

    Shred the Chicken

    If not already shredded, take the cooked chicken breast and shred it using two forks or your hands into bite-sized pieces.

Mixing

  1. 4

    Combine Chicken Mixture

    In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, ranch dressing, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until the chicken is well coated.

Assembly

  1. 5

    Assemble the Salad

    Place the chopped romaine lettuce on a serving platter or individual plates. Top with the chicken mixture, spreading it evenly over the lettuce.

  2. 6

    Add Tomato and Onion

    Sprinkle the diced tomato and chopped red onion over the top of the salad to add freshness and flavor.

Serving

  1. 7

    Serve

    Serve the hot chicken salad immediately while the chicken mixture is warm. Enjoy!

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