Honey Mustard Chicken Salad
This Honey Mustard Chicken Salad delivers 42g protein and 520 calories per serving — a complete lunch option that covers a third of your daily protein in two servings. Quick-preps on the stovetop, making it ready in your prep window. Designed for lifters who need portable, filling meals between training sessions.
Ingredients
- •Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless(340g)
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •Celery(800g)
- •Cranberries(60g)
- •Mayonnaise, Regular(60g)
- •Honey(23g)
- •Mustard, Dijon(15g)
Dijon mustard — Grey Poupon or store brand. Spicier than yellow mustard.
- •Vinegar, Apple Cider(3g)
- •1/4 tsp salt ($0.02)
- •Garlic powder(1g)
- •1/8 tsp paprika ($0.02)
Instructions
- 1Prepare the dressing by combining the mayonnaise, honey, dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, garlic powder, and paprika. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- 2Cut the chicken breast into 1 to 2 inch pieces. Coat a small skillet with non-stick spray and cook the chicken over medium heat until the outside is golden brown and the largest pieces are no longer pink inside (7-10 min.). Allow the chicken to cool slightly.
- 3While the chicken is cooling, roughly chop the cranberries and cut the celery into small pieces. Place the cranberries and celery in a large bowl. Once the chicken is cool enough to handle, roughly chop it into very small pieces. Add the chopped chicken to the bowl, along with the dressing. Stir until everything is combined and coated in dressing. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to eat.
Nutrition — Per Serving
520
calories
42g
protein
28g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 26g
- Saturated fat
- 4.7g
- Sodium
- 678 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 7.5g
2 servings per batch · ~651g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Honey Mustard Chicken Salad have per serving?
Each serving provides 42g of protein with 520 calories, 28g fat, and 26g carbs. The macro split is skewed toward protein and fat with minimal carbohydrate content.
How long does Honey Mustard Chicken Salad take to prep?
Quick prep time on the stovetop with only 2 servings per batch means this recipe is better suited for immediate meals rather than large-scale batch prep for the week.
Is Honey Mustard Chicken Salad good for fat loss?
At 520 calories and 42g protein with only 26g carbs per serving, this recipe is well-suited for fat loss phases where hitting protein targets while managing calorie intake is the priority. The higher fat content provides satiety on a lower total calorie budget.
