Description
This crispy honey lime chicken avocado salad is bold, fresh, and perfect for an easy weeknight dinner. Juicy glazed chicken, creamy avocado, crunchy romaine, and spicy honey lime flavors come together in one healthy, satisfying salad bowl. Great for meal prep or summer lunches!
Ingredients
Chicken
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8 breaded chicken tenders (or 24 chicken nuggets)
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¼ cup honey
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¼ cup avocado oil (or olive oil)
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¼ teaspoon ground ginger
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¼ teaspoon garlic powder
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¼ teaspoon cayenne powder
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2 teaspoons chili powder
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½ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon black pepper
Vegetables
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2 stalks romaine lettuce, chopped
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½ red onion, finely diced
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1 avocado, diced
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2 stalks green onions, sliced
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¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
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½ cup shredded carrots
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¼ jalapeño, finely chopped and deseeded
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Juice from ½ lime
Dressing
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⅓ cup cilantro lime dressing (or similar creamy dressing)
Instructions
Bake or air fry the breaded chicken tenders according to package directions until golden brown and crispy (about 12–15 minutes). The coating should be crunchy and deep golden.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine honey, avocado oil, ginger, garlic powder, cayenne, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir for 2–3 minutes until slightly bubbly and smooth. The sauce should look glossy and slightly thickened.
Remove cooked chicken and slice into bite-sized pieces. Toss in the warm honey lime glaze until evenly coated.
In a large bowl, combine chopped romaine, red onion, green onions, cilantro, carrots, jalapeño, and lime juice. Toss gently.
Fold in diced avocado carefully to keep it chunky and creamy.
Top the salad with the glazed crispy chicken. Drizzle with cilantro lime dressing just before serving.
Serve immediately while the chicken is still warm and crisp!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes