Honey Mustard Chicken Salad

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Why You Should Make This Salad Recipe

We all love chicken, and we all love salad. But why not combine the two? This recipe is perfect for lunch or dinner, and it tastes amazing. Give it a try and you won’t regret it!

This recipe for a chicken salad is a perfect meal for any time of the day. It’s low in fat and high in protein. Serve this yummy dish with some crackers or toast, and you’ll be set for the day.

So go ahead and make this salad recipe. It’s easy to make, easy to eat, and so delicious that you’ll want to share the recipe with your friends.

AuthorNorma OlyaDifficultyIntermediate

Made with the juiciest, tender honey mustard chicken, romaine, strawberries, avocado and corn. And the dressing is perfection!

Honey Mustard Chicken Salad

Yields1 Serving
Prep Time2 hrs 15 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time2 hrs 35 mins

  cup whole grain Dijon mustard
 2 qts green onions
 3 tsp extra virgin olive oil
 1 ½ tsp honey
 1 tsp white balsamic vinegar
 ½ kg boneless, skinless chicken thighs
 1 tsp canola oil
 4 qts bacon, diced
 1 qt head romaine
 1 ½ cups quartered strawberries
 1 qt avocado
 1 cup corn kernels

1

In a medium bowl, whisk together Dijon, green onions, olive oil, honey and vinegar; season with salt and pepper, to taste; set aside 1/3 of the mixture. Place remaining 2/3 of the mixture in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

2

In a gallon size Ziploc bag or large bowl, combine chicken and reserved Dijon mixture; marinate for at least 2 hours to 6 hours, turning the bag occasionally. Drain the chicken from the marinade.

3

Preheat grill to medium heat.

4

Brush chicken with canola oil; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add chicken to grill, and cook, turning occasionally, until chicken is completely cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 10 minutes.

5

Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add bacon and cook until brown and crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat; transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate.

6

To assemble the salad, place romaine lettuce in a large bowl; top with chicken, bacon, strawberries, avocado and corn. Pour the Dijon dressing on top of the salad and gently toss to combine.

7

Serve immediately.

Ingredients

  cup whole grain Dijon mustard
 2 qts green onions
 3 tsp extra virgin olive oil
 1 ½ tsp honey
 1 tsp white balsamic vinegar
 ½ kg boneless, skinless chicken thighs
 1 tsp canola oil
 4 qts bacon, diced
 1 qt head romaine
 1 ½ cups quartered strawberries
 1 qt avocado
 1 cup corn kernels

Directions

1

In a medium bowl, whisk together Dijon, green onions, olive oil, honey and vinegar; season with salt and pepper, to taste; set aside 1/3 of the mixture. Place remaining 2/3 of the mixture in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

2

In a gallon size Ziploc bag or large bowl, combine chicken and reserved Dijon mixture; marinate for at least 2 hours to 6 hours, turning the bag occasionally. Drain the chicken from the marinade.

3

Preheat grill to medium heat.

4

Brush chicken with canola oil; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add chicken to grill, and cook, turning occasionally, until chicken is completely cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 10 minutes.

5

Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add bacon and cook until brown and crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat; transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate.

6

To assemble the salad, place romaine lettuce in a large bowl; top with chicken, bacon, strawberries, avocado and corn. Pour the Dijon dressing on top of the salad and gently toss to combine.

7

Serve immediately.

Honey Mustard Chicken Salad

Conclusion and Final Remarks

The Honey Garlic Chicken Salad Recipe is a great dish for lunch or dinner. It is also a good dish for people who want to try new foods and features an interesting combination of ingredients that have been known to be enjoyed by many.

The recipe combines sweet honey, tangy garlic, and the zesty orange flavors of mandarin oranges in a creamy dressing that has absolutely zero fat.

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