Honey Mustard Chicken Salad

Juicy chicken thighs coated in a caramelized honey mustard sauce, served over a salad of crispy bacon, blue cheese crumbles, and fresh vegetables—this honey mustard chicken salad is both addictive and perfect for meal prep.

Ingredients:

For the Dressing and Chicken:

• ⅓ cup honey

• ¼ cup Dijon mustard

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1½ teaspoons salt

• 1 teaspoon pepper

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs

• ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  
  

For the Salad:

• ½ cup red onion, sliced

• 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

• ½ cup blue cheese, crumbled

• 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

• 1 avocado, pitted and sliced
  
  

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Chicken:
   Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and position the oven rack about 8 inches from the heating element. Preheat the broiler to 400°F (200°C).
   Place the chicken thighs on the prepared baking sheet and broil for 7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

2. Make the Honey Mustard Sauce:
   In a bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
   Set aside half of this mixture to use as the salad dressing.

3. Glaze the Chicken:
   Brush the cooked chicken thighs with the remaining honey mustard sauce.
   Return the chicken to the broiler for about 1 minute per side, until the glaze caramelizes.
   Once done, let the chicken cool slightly, then slice into thin strips.

4. Prepare the Dressing:
   To the reserved honey mustard mixture, whisk in the apple cider vinegar to create the salad dressing.

5. Assemble the Salad:
   In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, crumbled bacon, blue cheese, avocado slices, and sliced chicken.
   Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
   
   

Servings: 4

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 611 kcal

• Carbohydrates: 35 g

• Protein: 33 g

• Fat: 39 g

• Sodium: 1,591 mg

• Fiber: 6 g

• Sugar: 26 g

• Net Carbs: 29 g