Honey Mustard Chicken Salad
Honey mustard chicken salad is a deli-style salad that combines chunks of chicken, almonds, and green onions in a tangy honey mustard dressing and is perfect for lunch, dinner, or as a snack.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 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
- 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
- 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 and once boiling, remove the pot from the heat and set aside, covered, for at least 20 minutes.
- Chop the chicken breasts into chunks and spread out on a cutting board to cool. Sprinkle the pepper, salt, and granulated garlic on top of the chicken pieces so that it absorbs all of the flavor.
- In a large bowl whisk the mustard, honey, vinegar, and mayonnaise together.
- Once the chicken is cool, add it to honey mustard mixture along with almonds and green onions and mix well to combine. Taste test and season with more salt and pepper if required.
- It is highly recommended to cover and refrigerate the chicken salad overnight. The next day, any excess liquid should be drained, and a bit more mayo can be mixed in before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- Better flavor. It is highly recommended to refrigerate overnight. The flavor will be far better and the chicken salad can be thoroughly drained to remove excess water. Make sure to mix a little more mayonaisse if needed.
- Nuts. Any nut can be used. Crushed walnuts work great.
- Rotisserie. Sub storebought rotisserie chicken for an even faster meal.
- Sweetness. Chicken salad is all about the balance between the acid and sweetness. Increase the honey if you find the mustard too strong.
- Leftovers. Honey mustard chicken salad can be saved in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 513kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 61.2g | Fat: 24g | Cholesterol: 193mg | Sodium: 760mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 5.1g | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 3mg
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