Honey Chicken Bacon Salad
Savor the perfect balance of sweet, smoky, and savory flavors with this irresistible Honey Chicken Bacon Salad. Tender chicken breasts are seasoned with garlic, smoked paprika, and black pepper, then caramelized in rich honey for a touch of sweetness. Paired with crispy bacon, creamy avocado, tangy feta cheese, and a medley of fresh salad greens and cherry tomatoes, this vibrant dish is as satisfying as it is nutritious. Topped with a zesty homemade balsamic-Dijon dressing, this salad transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality meal in just 35 minutes. Perfect for dinner or meal prep, this recipe serves up wholesome indulgence in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces chicken breast
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 slices bacon
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 large avocado
- 0.25 medium red onion
- 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
Prepare the chicken by seasoning it with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper on both sides.
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil, then cook the chicken breasts for 5-6 minutes per side or until fully cooked.
Once cooked, reduce the heat to low, drizzle the honey over the chicken, and let it caramelize for 1-2 minutes while turning the chicken to coat evenly.
Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing it into strips.
In the same skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Place the cooked bacon on paper towels to drain excess grease, then crumble it into bite-sized pieces.
Prepare the salad base by adding mixed greens to a large bowl.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half, dice the avocado, and thinly slice the red onion. Add these ingredients to the salad greens.
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and cooked bacon over the salad.
To prepare the dressing, whisk together balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, and extra-virgin olive oil in a small bowl until emulsified. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Top the salad with the sliced honey chicken and drizzle the dressing over the top just before serving.
Toss the salad gently to combine and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2144 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 151.6 g | 194% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.0 g | 195% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 354 mg | 118% | |
| Sodium | 4286 mg | 186% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 98.6 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.6 g | 70% | |
| Total Sugars | 67.2 g | ||
| Protein | 110.8 g | 222% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 760 mg | 58% | |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 3148 mg | 67% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
