Light Honey Mustard Chicken Salad Recipe

This vibrant and flavorful chicken salad is a light and healthy meal perfect for lunch or dinner! Sweet mandarin oranges perfectly balance the tangy honey mustard dressing, coating tender chicken in a burst of deliciousness. This Cooking Light recipe is quick, easy, and guaranteed to become a family favorite. Get ready for juicy chicken, refreshing citrus, and a creamy dressing that will leave you wanting more!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 325.2 kcal
Protein 58g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
Light Honey Mustard Chicken Salad

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Light Honey Mustard Chicken Salad

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How to Make Light Honey Mustard Chicken Salad

  1. In a Dutch oven, combine 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1 cup chicken broth, 1/2 cup honey, 1/4 cup Dijon mustard, and 1/4 tsp salt over medium-high heat.
  2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12-15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside.
  3. Remove the chicken from the pan and discard the cooking liquid. Let the chicken cool slightly.
  4. Shred the chicken using two forks until you have approximately 3 cups.
  5. In a food processor, combine 1/4 cup egg substitute, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1/4 cup mandarin orange segments (drained), and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Process until smooth and creamy.
  6. In a medium bowl, gently toss the shredded chicken with the honey mustard mixture until evenly coated.
  7. To serve, line plates with your favorite salad greens. Top each serving with the chicken salad, 1/2 cup cucumber slices, 1/2 cup tomato wedges, and 1/4 cup mandarin orange segments.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

112g

Fat

7g

Carbs

11g