Honey Mustard Chicken Chopped Salad
Colleen Christensen
A vibrant Honey Mustard Chicken Chopped Salad featuring chicken, fresh vegetables, and a drizzle of sweet and tangy honey mustard dressing, creating a harmonious blend of flavors and textures.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Salad
Cuisine American
For The Salad
- 4 oz chicken breast
- 4 tbsp honey mustard dressing divided (see below for homemade recipe or use store bought)
- 2 cups lettuce chopped
- ¼ cup canned corn
- ½ cup tomato diced
- ¼ avocado sliced
- ¼ cup croutons* (see recipe notes)
- 2 slices bacon cooked
- 2 tbsp red onion chopped
Honey Mustard Dressing (optional)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- Dash salt
If you’re making the homemade honey mustard dressing, combine ingredients in a small bowl or mason jar.
Coat chicken with ~ 2 tbsp honey mustard dressing. Ideally allow chicken to marinate for at least 30 minutes before cooking, but if you have to cook right away that is okay too!
Cook the chicken.
Cook methods:
To grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Place the chicken breasts on the preheated grill grates and cook for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness. Allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Bake: Preheat your oven to 375°F. Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Pan-sear: Heat a skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat and add a bit of olive oil or butter. Once the oil is hot and simmering, add the chicken breasts to the pan. Sear the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for an additional 6-7 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove the chicken from the pan and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Place lettuce into a bowl or onto a place at top with cooked chicken, corn, tomato, bacon, avocado, croutons, bacon, and red onion. Top with remaining dressing and enjoy!
Recipe Notes:
- Croutons: Try homemade cornbread croutons!
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Start with 1 box of cornbread muffins and prepare according to package instructions. Once cooled, cube bread, pour onto baking sheet, add 1 Tbsp of olive oil and toss to cover. Bake 10 minutes.
- Chicken: You can use any cut of chicken here, or switch out to any protein your heart desires!
- Lettuce: may sub any type of lettuce or greens! Crisp romaine works great here.