Crispy Chicken Salad with Homemade Honey Mustard Vinaigrette
Enjoy a delicious and healthy crispy chicken salad with a homemade honey mustard vinaigrette that adds flavor to fresh greens.
Ingredients
For the Chicken Salad
- 2 pieces chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- 1 cup breadcrumbs can be panko for extra crunch
- 2 cups mixed salad greens such as lettuce and spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halve before adding to salad
- 0.5 pieces cucumber sliced
- 0.25 pieces red onion thinly sliced
- to taste Salt and pepper
For the Honey Mustard Vinaigrette
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- to taste Salt and pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Place the breadcrumbs on a plate. Dip each chicken breast into the breadcrumbs, coating them evenly.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Cooking Chicken
- Cook the breaded chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove from heat and let it rest for a few minutes, then slice.
Making the Dressing
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Assembling the Salad
- In a large bowl, mix together the salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- Add the sliced chicken on top.
- Drizzle the honey mustard vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Notes
Serve the salad immediately for best taste. You can add croutons or nuts for extra crunch.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 40gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10g
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