Crispy Chicken Salad Recipe

This crispy chicken salad with creamy honey mustard is hearty, craveable, and built to satisfy. Loaded with bacon, avocado, and crunchy chicken, it easily outshines fast-food salads.

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Prep Time: 30

Total Time: 30

Servings: servings

Calories: 536kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

The Salad

1 recipe baked chicken tenders
5-6 pieces crispy cooked bacon chopped
6-8 cups mixed greens
4-5 radishes thinly sliced
1 avocado diced
¼ red onion thinly sliced

Creamy Honey Mustard Dressing

1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoon whole grain mustard
2 tablespoon dijon
2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
2 tsp honey more or less depending on your preference
kosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste

Instructions

Prepare the chicken: Cook your homemade crispy chicken tenders or bake your favorite frozen tenders according to package directions until hot and perfectly crisp. Let rest briefly, then slice into bite-sized pieces.
Build the salad: Arrange the mixed greens in a large bowl or platter and layer with bacon, radishes, avocado, and red onion.
Make the honey mustard: Whisk together the mayonnaise, whole grain mustard, Dijon, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
Assemble: Top the salad with the warm crispy chicken and drizzle generously with the honey mustard dressing.
Toss or serve stacked: Gently toss everything together or leave it layered for a beautiful presentation.
Finish and serve: Add a final pinch of salt and pepper if needed and enjoy immediately while the chicken is still crisp.

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