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honey mustard chicken salad

Honey Mustard Chicken Salad with Avocado & Bacon

Honey Mustard Chicken Salad with Avocado and Bacon has a sweet and tangy honey mustard dressing has goes well with romaine lettuce, tender chicken, avocado and crispy bacon.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 18 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 577kcal
Author :Angela Morris

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken thighs boneless and skinless
  • 1/2 tablespoon (7 ml) olive oil
  • Salt and pepper for seasoning
  • 4 strips bacon
  • 4 cups (188 g) Romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup (149 g) cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 large avocado sliced thinly
  • 2 thin slices red onion
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) honey
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) whole grain mustard
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) Apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) water
  • 1 clove garlic minced

Instructions

  • Add olive oil to a skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. Sear it in the skillet for 4 minutes per side. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165° F(75°C). Remove it from the pan and set aside to cool slightly. Then slice it into strips.
  • In the same skillet, fry the bacon until crispy. Chop it into small pieces.
  • Prepare the salad bowls by adding lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, onion, chicken and bacon.
  • In a small bowl or sealable jar, mix together the honey, mustards, olive oil, vinegar, water, and garlic.
  • Drizzle the dressing over the salad and serve.

Notes

  • To keep the chicken moist and tender without overcooking, be sure to check its internal temperature. It should reach 165°F to be safe to eat. If it goes higher, you risk drying it out.
  • Make sure your avocados are ripe but firm, so they hold their shape well in the salad.
  • Crispy bacon adds a perfect contrast to the creamy avocado and tender chicken, so take the time to cook it to perfection.

Nutrition

Calories: 577kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 23g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 125mg | Sodium: 412mg | Potassium: 830mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 4457IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 2mg

The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.