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Honey Mustard Chicken Salad Recipe

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This Honey Mustard Chicken Salad is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that combines tender poached chicken breasts with a creamy honey mustard dressing, crunchy almonds, and fresh green onions. Perfect for a light lunch or a satisfying dinner, it’s best when prepared ahead to allow the flavors to meld overnight.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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

Dressing and Mix-ins

  • 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

  1. Poach the chicken: Heat a large saucepan or pot of water with the chicken base so that the chicken breasts will be submerged by at least 3 inches of water. Once boiling, add the chicken breasts and cover. Bring back to a boil, then remove the pot from the heat and set aside, covered, for at least 20 minutes to gently cook the chicken.
  2. Prepare the chicken: Chop the chicken breasts into chunks and spread them out on a cutting board to cool. Sprinkle white pepper, sea salt, and granulated garlic evenly over the chicken pieces to infuse flavor.
  3. Make the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, white vinegar, and mayonnaise until smooth and well combined.
  4. Combine ingredients: Once the chicken is cool, add it to the honey mustard mixture along with sliced almonds and green onions. Mix well to ensure everything is evenly coated.
  5. Season and chill: Taste the salad and season with additional salt and pepper if needed. It is highly recommended to cover and refrigerate the chicken salad overnight to let the flavors meld.
  6. Final adjustments: The next day, drain any excess liquid from the salad, and mix in a bit more mayonnaise if needed before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Poaching the chicken gently helps keep it tender and juicy.
  • Allowing the salad to chill overnight enhances the flavor and texture.
  • Adjust mayonnaise quantity to your preferred creaminess.
  • For a lower-fat version, substitute some or all of the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
  • Use sliced almonds toasted lightly for extra nuttiness if desired.
  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

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