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Air Fried Chicken Tender Salad with Honey Mustard

Crispy Air Fried Chicken Tender Salad with Honey Mustard Bliss

Enjoy this Air Fried Chicken Tender Salad with Honey Mustard, a crispy and fresh meal perfect for weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 34 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Tenders
  • 1 pound Chicken Tenders Fresh or thawed
  • 1 cup Gluten Free Breadcrumbs Substitute with regular breadcrumbs if gluten isn't an issue
  • 1 large Egg Flax egg works as a vegan alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
For the Salad
  • 4 cups Green Leaf Lettuce Can be swapped with romaine or mixed greens
  • 2 medium Tomatoes Any ripe variety
  • 1 medium Cucumber
  • 1/2 medium Onion Consider green onions for a milder taste
  • 1 medium Avocado Optional
For the Homemade Honey Mustard Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard
  • 2 tablespoons Whole Grain Dijon
  • 2 tablespoons Honey Use agave syrup for a vegan option
  • 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Mixing bowls
  • measuring cups
  • whisk
  • cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
  2. Remove excess moisture from the chicken tenders using paper towels.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine gluten-free breadcrumbs, garlic powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  4. Whisk an egg in another bowl until well combined.
  5. Dip each chicken tender into the whisked egg, then dredge in the breadcrumb mixture.
  6. Air fry the coated chicken tenders at 400°F (200°C) for about 14 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  7. Chop the green leaf lettuce, slice tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and avocado to prepare the salad.
  8. Arrange the fresh ingredients in a large bowl.
  9. Top the salad with crispy chicken tenders once cooked.
  10. Whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, and a pinch of sea salt for the dressing.
  11. Drizzle the honey mustard dressing over the salad just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure chicken tenders are thoroughly dried to maximize breading adherence. Store components separately from dressing and add it just before serving.

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