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Honey Mustard Chicken Salad
5 from 165 votes

Honey Mustard Chicken Salad

Honey Mustard Chicken Salad brings together grilled marinated chicken thighs coated in a Dijon mustard and honey dressing with fresh salad ingredients like romaine lettuce, strawberries, avocado, corn, and crispy bacon. The combination of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors creates a vibrant salad with varied textures, from crunchy lettuce to creamy avocado and juicy strawberries.

Prep Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American, International

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup Dijon mustard whole grain
  • 2 green onions thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 ½ tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
  • salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
  • black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
  • 1 pound chicken thighs boneless, skinless
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 4 lices Bacon diced
  • 1 head romaine lettuce roughly chopped
  • 1 ½ cups strawberry quartered
  • 1 avocado halved, seeded, peeled and sliced
  • 1 cup corn kernels canned or roasted

Instructions

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  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 cast iron 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.