Juicy Honey Mustard Chicken Salad in Just 35 Minutes
A delicious and easy honey mustard chicken salad perfect for lunch or dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix honey and mustard in a small bowl.
- Coat chicken breasts with half of the honey mustard mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for 5-6 minutes per side.
- Transfer chicken to a baking dish and bake for 10 minutes.
- Slice cooked chicken into strips.
- Toss mixed greens, tomatoes, red onion, and carrots in a large bowl.
- Top salad with chicken strips and remaining honey mustard dressing.
- Sprinkle feta cheese on top.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use Greek yogurt instead of mustard for a lighter dressing.
- Add avocado slices for extra creaminess.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg