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Easy Honey Mustard Chicken Salad

Easy Honey Mustard Chicken Salad for a Fresh, Flavorful Meal

This Easy Honey Mustard Chicken Salad is a delightful mix of juicy chicken, fresh veggies, and a tangy dressing, perfect for a quick meal!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 teaspoon salt for seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for cooking
For the Salad
  • 4 cups romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup strawberries sliced
  • 1 medium avocado sliced
  • 1 cup corn fresh or frozen
  • 4 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
For the Dressing
  • ½ cup honey mustard dressing store-bought or homemade

Equipment

  • skillet
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • mixing bowl
  • Measuring spoons
  • Serving bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry, then season with salt and pepper. Brush with honey mustard dressing.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for 5–6 minutes on each side until cooked through. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
  3. While the chicken rests, wash and chop romaine lettuce, slice strawberries and avocado, and warm corn if needed.
  4. Layer romaine, strawberries, avocado, corn, and crumbled bacon in a large serving bowl.
  5. Slice chicken and arrange on top of the salad. Drizzle with remaining dressing and toss gently just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 6gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Season chicken well to enhance flavor. Avoid overcooking for juiciness. Prep ingredients in advance for meal prep success. Add toppings like nuts or feta for variation.

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