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Spicy Arugula Chicken Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing

This Spicy Arugula Chicken Salad is bold, fresh, and incredibly satisfying. Peppery arugula is tossed with bright lemon and smoky chipotle seasoning, then topped with juicy, spiced chicken and drizzled with creamy honey mustard dressing.
It’s the perfect quick lunch or easy weeknight dinner — packed with protein, full of flavor, and ready in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 chicken tenderloins
  • 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • .5 tsp chipotle powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • .5 tsp salt
  • .5 tsp black pepper
For the Salad
  • 5 oz arugula
  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • .5 tsp chipotle powder
  • .5 tsp salt
  • .5 tsp pepper
  • .5 tsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
For Serving
  • Honey mustard dressing store-bought or homemade — Ken’s works great

Method
 

Cook the Chicken
  1. Heat 1 tbs olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Season chicken with ½ tsp chipotle powder, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, ½ tsp salt, and ½ tsp pepper.
  3. Add chicken to the pan and cook for 4–5 minutes per side, or until golden and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
  4. Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes before slicing.
Prepare the Arugula
  1. In a large bowl, add arugula, remaining 2 tbsp olive oil, ½ tsp chipotle powder, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ tsp pepper, ½ tsp paprika, and 1 tbsp lemon juice.
  2. Toss until evenly coated.
Assemble the Salad
  1. Transfer seasoned arugula to serving bowls.
  2. Drizzle honey mustard dressing over the greens.
  3. Top with sliced chicken and serve immediately.