Honey Mustard Chicken Salad

Honey Mustard Chicken Salad - Made with the juiciest, tender honey mustard chicken, romaine, strawberries, avocado and corn. And the dressing is perfection!

Made with the juiciest, tender honey mustard chicken, romaine, strawberries, avocado and corn. And the dressing is perfection!

Honey Mustard Chicken Salad - Made with the juiciest, tender honey mustard chicken, romaine, strawberries, avocado and corn. And the dressing is perfection!

I have the most amazing news ever.

It’s going to be 63 degrees F in Chicago on Sunday! I know, I couldn’t believe it either. I’m even seeing all the restaurants dusting off and setting up their outdoor dining for the warm weekend ahead.

And if you guys have all been braving that midwest winter, I think it’s safe to say we all want to shove our hats/gloves/parkas into a storage bin and never see it again until November/December.

Good riddance, winter.

Honey Mustard Chicken Salad - Made with the juiciest, tender honey mustard chicken, romaine, strawberries, avocado and corn. And the dressing is perfection!

I’m even going to fire up that grill this weekend to make the cilantro lime chicken and this honey mustard chicken.

I’m not entirely sure which to make first. Probably this honey mustard variation. Because hello, we have greens!

We have crisp romaine, fresh strawberries, velvety avocado slices, and sweet, juicy corn kernels. Oh and the salty, crispy bacon bits. Can’t forget about those.

My favorite part is that we get to use the dressing for the marinade as well, killing 2 birds with one stone. Not to mention, the chicken thighs comes out so stinking juicy and tender!

Honey Mustard Chicken Salad - Made with the juiciest, tender honey mustard chicken, romaine, strawberries, avocado and corn. And the dressing is perfection!

Honey Mustard Chicken Salad

Made with the juiciest, tender honey mustard chicken, romaine, strawberries, avocado and corn. And the dressing is perfection!

2 hours 15 minutes30 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1/3 cup whole grain Dijon mustard
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 4 slices bacon, diced
  • 1 head romaine, roughly chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups quartered strawberries
  • 1 avocado, halved, seeded, peeled and sliced
  • 1 cup corn kernels, canned or roasted

Directions:

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together Dijon, green onions, olive oil, honey and vinegar; season with salt and pepper, to taste; set aside 1/3 of the mixture. Place remaining 2/3 of the mixture in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
  2. In a gallon size Ziploc bag or large bowl, combine chicken and reserved Dijon mixture; marinate for at least 2 hours to 6 hours, turning the bag occasionally. Drain the chicken from the marinade.
  3. Preheat grill to medium heat.
  4. Brush chicken with canola oil; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add chicken to grill, and cook, turning occasionally, until chicken is completely cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 10 minutes.
  5. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add bacon and cook until brown and crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat; transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate.
  6. To assemble the salad, place romaine lettuce in a large bowl; top with chicken, bacon, strawberries, avocado and corn. Pour the Dijon dressing on top of the salad and gently toss to combine.
  7. Serve immediately.

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The Week in Bites 31st March 2019

The Week in Bites 31st March 2019We look back at the stories that made Fine Dining Lovers – from Asia’s 50 Best Restaurant list 2019 to 3D sushi. Here is a taste of the Week in Bites.

Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs

Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs - This is truly the most AMAZING zesty cilantro-lime marinade ever. And the chicken comes out perfectly juicy and tender.

This is truly the most AMAZING zesty cilantro-lime marinade ever. And the chicken comes out perfectly juicy and tender.

Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs - This is truly the most AMAZING zesty cilantro-lime marinade ever. And the chicken comes out perfectly juicy and tender.

Guys.

It was 25 degrees F this morning. I am seriously so over it.

I mean, we’re about to head into April! And it was 60 degrees just a few days ago. Where’s the Spring weather, Chicago? I’m ready for grilling season!

But I guess for now, I’ll have to settle for the grill pan.

Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs - This is truly the most AMAZING zesty cilantro-lime marinade ever. And the chicken comes out perfectly juicy and tender.

Because these cilantro lime chicken thighs cannot wait for this Chicago warm weather everyone has been promising this LA native.

Nope. This marinade is too epic to be waiting. The marinade made with fresh cilantro, olive oil, lime zest, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper.

It’s simple, it’s quick, and it yields the most flavorful, zesty chicken thighs one can ask for.

Simply throw these bad boys on a grill pan or a hot grill (for those of you with actual Spring weather!) and serve with rice or use for tacos, bowls, or salads.

Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs - This is truly the most AMAZING zesty cilantro-lime marinade ever. And the chicken comes out perfectly juicy and tender.

Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs

This is truly the most AMAZING zesty cilantro-lime marinade ever. And the chicken comes out perfectly juicy and tender.

2 hours 15 minutes20 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs

Directions:

  1. In a medium bowl, combine cilantro, 2 tablespoons olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper.
  2. In a gallon size Ziploc bag or large bowl, combine chicken and cilantro mixture; marinate for at least 2 hours to overnight, turning the bag occasionally. Drain the chicken from the marinade.
  3. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a cast iron grill pan over medium-high heat.* Working in batches, add chicken to the grill pan in a single layer and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side.
  4. Serve immediately.

Notes:

*If you do not have a cast iron grill pan, you can also use a large cast iron skillet.

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