Bacon & avocado pasta salad with honey mustard chicken

Method

• step 1

  First make the marinade and dressing by combining all the ingredients in a jar or bottle and giving it a good shake. Set half aside to use later as the dressing. Use the remaining half to marinade the mini chicken fillets in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

• step 2

  Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. When cooked, drain the pasta and run under a cold tap to cool it down. Place the cooled pasta in a bowl.

• step 3

  Chop the bacon into bite sized pieces and fry for 4-5 minutes until crispy. Add to the cooked pasta, along with the chopped avocado, tomatoes and pepper.

• step 4

  Remove the chicken from the fridge and fry on a griddle or frying pan in a little oil for 3-4 minutes on both sides or until they are cooked through.

• step 5

  Add the cooked chicken to the top of the pasta salad and serve immediately with the remaining honey mustard dressing, either on the side or drizzled on top.