Description
Looking for a refreshing twist on your typical chicken salad? The Best Honey Mustard Chicken Salad is a delightful mix of sweet and tangy flavors that will elevate your lunch or dinner. Perfect for busy weekdays, picnics, or light evenings at home, this salad features tender chicken, crispy veggies, and a homemade honey mustard dressing that brings it all together. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can create a nutritious meal that’s both satisfying and versatile. Customize it with your favorite ingredients to make it uniquely yours.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/3 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons whole grain mustard
- 4 cups romaine lettuce leaves
- 1 large avocado, sliced
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup chopped bacon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, whole grain mustard, olive oil, and salt until smooth.
- Season chicken thighs with salt and cook in a skillet over medium heat for about 6–7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Let cool before slicing.
- In a large bowl, combine romaine lettuce, grape tomatoes, corn kernels, red onion, sliced avocado, cooked chicken pieces, and chopped bacon.
- Drizzle with the honey mustard dressing and toss gently to combine.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg