Chicken Salad With Crunchy Bacon Mustard Dressing

Name: Chicken Salad With Crunchy Bacon Mustard Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken tenders; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper; ¾ cup creole mustard; 1 cup breadcrumbs; ½ teaspoon chili powder; ¼ cup canola oil; 4 slices thick slab bacon; 2 teaspoons yellow mustard; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon mustard seeds, ground coarsely; 5 teaspoons red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon sugar; ½ cup extra virgin olive oil; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper; 3 cups lettuce; 3 cups arugula; 1 cup watercress; 3 endive, cored

Servings: persons

2 lbs chicken tenders
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
¾ cup creole mustard
1 cup breadcrumbs
½ teaspoon chili powder
¼ cup canola oil
4 slices thick slab bacon
2 teaspoons yellow mustard
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon mustard seeds, ground coarsely
5 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
3 cups lettuce
3 cups arugula
1 cup watercress
3 endive, cored

1
In a large bowl season the chicken with salt and pepper and pour the mustard over the chicken.
2
In a seperate bowl combine the bread crumbs, chile power and stir.Add a few pieces of chicken into the bread crumb mixture and coat well.
3
In a large frying pan using medium heat, add the oil Fry the chicken until cook, about 3 minutes per side.Remove and put the chicken on a baking pan lined with paper towels and keep warm.
4
For the dressing, cook the bacon in a frying pan until crisp, remove and place on a paper towel to drain.Break up the bacon in chunks.
5
Mix the mustards, mustard seed, vinegar, sugar and olive oil wisk well.
6
Stir in the bacon and season with salt and pepper.
7
On a large serving, combine the lettuce, arugula and watercress.
8
Place the endive leaves around the edge of the platter then place the chicken on top of the greens.Spoon dressing all over the salad and serve.

1067

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs chicken tenders, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper, ¾ cup creole mustard, and more.

Yes, Chicken Salad With Crunchy Bacon Mustard Dressing falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!