This HOT HONEY BBQ Chicken and Citrus Salad is a Flavor Powerhouse!

hot honey

🥗Healthier: regular honey

💰Cheaper: sugar syrup

Regular honey is lower in calories, while sugar syrup is more cost-effective.

BBQ sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade BBQ sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup + vinegar

Homemade options can reduce sugar and preservatives.

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed peas

💰Cheaper: sliced cucumber

Mashed peas offer creaminess with fewer calories.

Shred a small to medium green cabbage.

Slice half of a large red onion as thin as possible by hand.

Run hands through the cabbage to break it down slightly.

Add the sliced red onion directly to the cabbage.

Peel 2 mandarin oranges and add them to the salad.

Shred carrots using a vegetable peeler to create long ribbons.

Chop 1 bunch of cilantro and add it to the salad.

Add sliced almonds to the salad.

In a bowl, combine 1/4 cup avocado oil and juice of 1 large lime.

Crush 2 large garlic cloves into the dressing mixture.

Add 2 tablespoons honey to the dressing.

Season the dressing with salt and pepper to taste and whisk well.

Pour the dressing over the salad and mix thoroughly.

Cover the salad and refrigerate until ready to serve.

In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup white vinegar and 1 cup ketchup.

Add a splash of liquid smoke to the saucepan.

Season the mixture with garlic powder and onion powder.

Add 1 cup honey and 1/2 cup blackstrap molasses to the saucepan.

Mix well and bring to medium high heat.

Whisk the sauce and bring it to a heavy simmer, watching closely to prevent burning.

Allow the sauce to reduce by about half, until it sticks to a metal spoon.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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