Fried Chicken Salad with Honey Mustard and Bacon
Fried chicken salad with honey mustard and bacon pairs golden chicken with a tangy-sweet dressing, crisp bacon, and fresh greens. The double mustard adds bite, honey adds balance, and every forkful brings texture and warmth. Ideal for relaxed lunches or hearty dinners.
Ingredients
For the chicken
- 400 g chicken breasts sliced
- 250 ml buttermilk
- 1 tsp garlic granules
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 100 g plain flour
- 50 g cornflour
- Vegetable oil for frying
For the salad
- 1 romaine lettuce chopped
- 1 avocado sliced
- 150 g cherry tomatoes halved
- 80 g streaky bacon cooked until crisp and crumbled
- 1 red onion small, sliced
For the honey mustard dressing
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp wholegrain mustard
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 3 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine chicken, buttermilk, garlic granules, paprika, pepper, and salt in a bowl. Marinate for at least 30 minutes. Mix the flour and cornflour in another bowl. Heat oil in a frying pan to around 170°C. Dredge the chicken in the flour mixture and fry in batches until golden and crisp, about 6–8 minutes per side. Drain on kitchen paper.
- Whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, wholegrain mustard, mayonnaise, vinegar, and olive oil until smooth. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Toss lettuce, tomatoes, and onion with half of the dressing. Add the sliced chicken, avocado, and crumbled bacon. Drizzle with the remaining dressing just before serving.
Notes
The double mustard gives the dressing depth — Dijon for creaminess, wholegrain for bite. The vinegar sharpens everything up, stopping the honey from tipping into sweetness. Use runny honey if possible; it blends more easily with the oil.
I prefer frying the bacon in the same pan I use later for the chicken, after wiping out most of the fat. It leaves a whisper of smoky flavour that carries through the entire dish.
Nutrition
Calories: 670kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 39gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 115mgSodium: 990mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 3100IUCalcium: 120mgIron: 2mg
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