HONEY-MUSTARD CHICKEN SALAD

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The marinating of the chicken adds so much extra flavor to the recipe. You can choose any lettuce you want to serve this wonderful chicken on.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 tablespoons Dijon mustard
6 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
6 cups torn mixed greens
12 cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/4 cup chopped green onions

Steps:

  • Combine mustard, 4 tablespoons of oil, water, honey, lemon juice and pepper. Place chicken in a shallow glass dish; add half of the marinade. Reserve the remaining marinade. Cover and refrigerate chicken for at least 2 hours, turning occasionally. Drain chicken and discard marinade. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chicken in the remaining oil for 5-7 minutes per side or until browned and juices run clear. Arrange the greens, tomatoes, mushrooms and onions on four salad plates. Slice chicken; arrange over salads. In a saucepan, bring reserved marinade to a boil and boil for 2 minutes. Spoon over salads; serve immediately.

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