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Easy Crispy Chicken Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing

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This Easy Crispy Chicken Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing combines crunchy golden chicken strips with fresh romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and creamy avocado. Finished with a sweet and tangy homemade honey mustard dressing, this vibrant salad is a satisfying, protein-packed meal perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 2 servings
Calories 420 kcal

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • 3 shallow dishes for breading station
  • skillet or air fryer
  • cutting board and knife
  • large salad bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large chicken breasts or tenders
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs or panko
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (for frying)
  • 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cucumber, sliced
  • 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 3 tbsp mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt), Dijon mustard, honey, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth. Set the honey mustard dressing aside.
  • Pat the chicken dry. In one shallow dish mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Place beaten egg in a second dish and breadcrumbs or panko in a third. Dredge each chicken piece in flour, dip into the egg, then coat evenly with breadcrumbs.
  • Cook the breaded chicken. For pan-frying, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook chicken for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. For air-frying, cook at 400°F (200°C) for 12–15 minutes, flipping halfway.
  • In a large bowl combine chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, red onion, and avocado.
  • Slice the cooked chicken into strips and place it over the salad. Drizzle with the honey mustard dressing and serve immediately.

Notes

For extra crunch, use panko breadcrumbs instead of regular breadcrumbs. You can air-fry the chicken for a lighter option or bake it at 425°F (220°C) for about 20–25 minutes. For a lighter dressing, swap mayonnaise with Greek yogurt. Always add dressing just before serving to keep the greens crisp.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 35gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 540mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 6gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 2.5mg
Keyword crispy chicken salad, easy chicken salad recipe, healthy chicken salad bowl, honey mustard chicken salad
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