Avocado Chicken Salad
This crave-worthy Avocado Chicken Salad is topped with succulent honey mustard chicken, crispy bacon, and nutritious veggies like tomatoes, avocado, and corn.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time25 minutes mins
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: AVOCADO CHICKEN SALAD
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 340kcal
Author: Amanda Rettke--iamhomesteader.com
Honey Mustard Marinade/Dressing
- ⅓ cup (113 g) honey
- 3 tablespoons whole grain mustard
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, or chicken thighs
Salad
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon, diced
- 6 cups (282 g) Romaine lettuce leaves, washed, roughly chopped
- 1 cup (149 g) cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ large avocado, pitted and sliced (can use all if you prefer)
- ¼ cup (41 g) corn kernels
- ½ medium red onion, sliced
In a small bowl, combine honey, whole grain mustard, Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and garlic. Transfer half of the dressing to a clean bowl and refrigerate, covered, until ready to serve.
To a large bowl, add chicken. Pour the remaining dressing over the chicken. Cover and refrigerate overnight. (an hour works, overnight is better)
When ready, heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add chicken. Cook one side of the chicken for 3 to 4 minutes. Then, flip the chicken and cover the skillet. Cook for about 6 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F.
Transfer the cooked chicken to a clean plate and tent with aluminum foil. Let rest for 5-10 minutes. After resting, slice into strips.
While the chicken is resting, carefully wipe the skillet mostly clean. Return it to the stove over medium heat.
Add diced bacon. Cook until crispy, about 8-10 minutes. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate.
Assembly
Assemble the salad by plating the lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, corn, and red onion. Top with the chicken strips and bacon.
Drizzle the salad with reserved dressing. Serve immediately.
Serving: 1portion | Calories: 340kcal