Honey Mustard Chicken Salad (Printable Version)
Tender chicken, strawberries, avocado and corn tossed with homemade honey mustard dressing for the perfect sweet-savory balance.
# Ingredients:
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⅓ cup whole grain Dijon mustard
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2 green onions, thinly sliced
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3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
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1 ½ tablespoons honey
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1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
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Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
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1 tablespoon canola oil
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4 slices bacon, diced
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1 head romaine lettuce, roughly chopped
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1 ½ cups strawberries, quartered
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1 avocado, halved, seeded, peeled and sliced
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1 cup corn kernels, canned or roasted
# Steps:
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In a medium bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, green onions, olive oil, honey, and white balsamic vinegar. Season with salt and pepper to taste and set aside 1/3 of the mixture. Place the remaining 2/3 of the mixture in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
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In a gallon-size Ziploc bag or large bowl, combine the chicken thighs and the reserved Dijon mixture. Marinate for at least 2 to 6 hours, turning the bag occasionally. Drain the chicken from the marinade before cooking.
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Preheat the grill to medium heat.
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Brush the chicken with canola oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Place the chicken on the grill and cook, turning occasionally, until fully cooked with an internal temperature of 165°F, about 10 minutes.
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Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced bacon and cook until browned and crispy, about 6 to 8 minutes. Drain excess fat and transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate.
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In a large salad bowl, place the chopped romaine lettuce. Top with grilled chicken, cooked bacon, strawberries, avocado slices, and corn kernels. Pour the reserved Dijon dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
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Serve immediately after tossing.
# Notes:
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Marination allows the chicken to absorb rich honey mustard flavors. For best results, marinate for 6 hours.