Honey Mustard Chicken Salad With Bacon & Avocado
This Honey Mustard Chicken Salad With Bacon & Avocado delivers 8g protein and 293 calories per serving — too low in protein to function as a primary meal. Quick-preps 4 servings on the stovetop, but works best as a light lunch or side when paired with another protein source. Reserve this for days when you're prioritizing calories over hitting protein targets.
Ingredients
- •Honey(80g)
- •Mustard, Whole Grain(45g)
- •Mustard, Dijon(30g)
Dijon mustard — Grey Poupon or store brand. Spicier than yellow mustard.
- •Olive oil(30g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Vinegar, Apple Cider(30g)
- •Garlic(5g)
- •1 pinch salt (to season)
- •Chicken Thigh, Boneless Skinless
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •Bacon(60g)
- •Lettuce, Romaine(960g)
- •Tomato, Cherry(240g)
- •Avocado
- •Corn, Sweet, Canned, Drained(60g)
- •Yellow Onion
Instructions
- 1Whisk marinade / dressing ingredients together to combine. Pour half the marinade into a shallow dish to marinade the chicken fillets for two hours if time allows. Refrigerate the reserved untouched marinade to use as a dressing.
- 2Heat a nonstick pan (or grill pan or skillet) over medium heat with about a teaspoon of oil and sear / grill chicken fillets on each side until golden, crispy and cooked through. (Grill in batches to prevent excess water being released.) Once chicken is cooked, set aside and allow to rest.
- 3Wipe pan over with paper towel; drizzle with another teaspoon of oil and fry the bacon until crispy.
- 4Slice chicken into strips and prepare salad with leaves, tomatoes, avocado slices, corn, onion strips and chicken.
- 5Whisk 2 tablespoons of water into the remaining untouched marinade / dressing and drizzle over the salad. Sprinkle the bacon over the top and season with a little extra salt and cracked pepper (optional).
Nutrition — Per Serving
293
calories
8g
protein
15g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 38g
- Saturated fat
- 3.1g
- Sodium
- 257 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 6.6g
4 servings per batch · ~385g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Honey Mustard Chicken Salad With Bacon & Avocado have per serving?
Each serving contains 8g of protein and 293 calories with 15g fat and 38g carbs. This is a lighter option that works better as a side or appetizer rather than a standalone protein source for a meal.
How long does Honey Mustard Chicken Salad With Bacon & Avocado take to prep?
It's marked as quick prep and yields 4 servings, making it ideal for fast lunch assembly during busy weekdays. You can have this plated and ready to eat in under 15 minutes total.
Is Honey Mustard Chicken Salad With Bacon & Avocado good for fat loss?
At 293 calories per serving with minimal protein at 8g, this recipe is better used as a light lunch side or starter rather than a fat loss main dish. You'd want to pair it with additional lean protein to hit macro targets for a fat loss phase.
