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Chicken Tender Salad with Honey Mustard: A Tasty Twist!

A delicious and healthy Chicken Tender Salad with Honey Mustard, featuring air-fried chicken tenders and fresh vegetables.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups mixed salad greens
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cucumber sliced
  • 1 avocado diced
  • 1 cup cooked air-fried chicken tenders sliced
  • 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup honey mustard dressing
  • 1 pound chicken tenderloins
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Cooking spray

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, marinate the chicken tenderloins in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
  2. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  4. Remove the chicken from the buttermilk and dredge each piece in the flour mixture, ensuring an even coating.
  5. Place the coated chicken tenders in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Spray lightly with cooking spray.
  6. Air fry for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
  7. While the chicken is cooking, prepare the salad by combining the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, shredded cheddar cheese, and red onion in a large bowl.
  8. Once the chicken is done, slice it and add it to the salad. Drizzle with honey mustard dressing and toss gently to combine.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 30gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add sliced jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne pepper to the flour mixture.
  • To make it a complete meal, serve with a side of whole grain bread or pita.

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