Description
This Honey Mustard Chicken Salad is a perfect blend of tender chicken, crunchy almonds, and a creamy honey mustard dressing. It’s ideal for a quick lunch or a light dinner.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 3 large chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons Better than Bouillon chicken base
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, plus more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
For the Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise, plus more as needed
- 3/4 cup sliced almonds
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a large saucepan or pot of water with the chicken base. Add chicken breasts, bring to a boil, then remove from heat and let sit for 20 minutes.
- Prepare the Chicken: Chop the cooked chicken into chunks, season with salt, pepper, and garlic.
- Make the Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together mustard, honey, vinegar, and mayonnaise.
- Combine: Mix chicken, almonds, and green onions with the dressing. Adjust seasoning.
- Chill: Refrigerate the salad overnight. Drain excess liquid and add more mayo before serving.
Notes
- Better flavor. Refrigerating overnight enhances the taste.
- Nuts. Any nuts can be used, like crushed walnuts.
- Rotisserie. Use store-bought rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Sweetness. Adjust honey to balance the flavors.
- Leftovers. Enjoy the salad within 3 days of refrigeration.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
