Description
This Honey Mustard Crispy Chicken Salad is a delicious and satisfying meal that combines crispy, breaded chicken with fresh vegetables and a tangy honey mustard dressing. It’s perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
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Salad
- 2 large chicken breasts (~1.5lbs)
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups panko breadcrumb
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup neutral oil, plus more as needed (vegetable, smooth olive oil, avocado oil)
- 1 large head romaine lettuce, chopped small
- 2 cups cucumber, halved and sliced
- 3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 strips cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 cup corn
- 1/4 red onion, sliced thin
Dressing:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tbsp dijon mustard
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- juice of 1 lemon
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Slice and Pound Chicken: Slice chicken breasts in half through the width and pound each piece to 1/4 inch thickness.
- Coat Chicken: Set up breading station with flour, egg, and breadcrumb mixtures. Coat chicken in flour, egg, and breadcrumbs.
- Cook Chicken: Fry breaded chicken in oil until crispy and cooked through.
- Prepare Salad: Assemble lettuce, vegetables, bacon, and avocado on a platter.
- Finish and Serve: Slice cooked chicken, place on top of salad, and drizzle with honey mustard dressing.
Notes
- This salad is best served fresh to maintain the crispy texture of the chicken.
- Feel free to customize the salad with your favorite vegetables or add a sprinkle of nuts for extra crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
