Description
Indulge in a delightful and healthy Air Fried Chicken Tender Salad with Honey Mustard dressing. Crispy air-fried chicken tenders atop a bed of fresh mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and more, all drizzled with a tangy honey mustard dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken Tenders:
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- olive oil spray
For the Salad:
- 6 cups mixed greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 cup cucumber (sliced)
- 1/4 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
For the Honey Mustard Dressing:
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Marinate chicken tenders in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- Prepare the Chicken: Coat marinated chicken tenders in breadcrumb mixture and air fry until golden and cooked through.
- Make the Salad: Arrange mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and carrots in a bowl.
- Prepare the Dressing: Whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, mayo, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble: Top salad with chicken tenders and drizzle with honey mustard dressing.
Notes
- For a lighter option, use Greek yogurt instead of mayo in the dressing.
- You can opt for store-bought air-fried or grilled chicken for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
