Description
A delightful and refreshing Hawaiian Chicken Salad that transports you to the islands with its blend of juicy chicken, fresh pineapple, and crunchy greens.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Large Chicken Breast
- 3/4 Cup Fresh Pineapple Pieces
- 6 Cups Chopped Romaine Lettuce
- 1/2 Avocado, Sliced
- 1/2 Red Onion, Thinly Sliced
- 1/2 Cup Cherry Tomatoes, Halved
- 1 1/2 Cups Cooked Quinoa
- 1/3 Cup Light Coconut Milk
- 1/4 Cup Fresh Pineapple Juice
- 1 Tbsp Gluten-Free Tamari Sauce
- Zest of 1 Lime
- 2 Garlic Cloves, Minced
- 1/4 tsp Onion Powder
- 1/4 tsp Cumin
- 1/4 tsp Paprika
- 1/4 tsp Ginger Powder
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/2 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 1/2 Tbsp Lime Juice
- 2 1/2 Tbsp Olive Oil (for dressing)
- 2 Tbsp Finely Chopped Cilantro
- 1/2 Tsp Honey
- 1/4 Tsp Salt and Black Pepper
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Mix light coconut milk, pineapple juice, tamari sauce, lime zest, minced garlic, onion powder, cumin, paprika, ginger powder, and 1/4 tsp of salt. Coat the chicken breast and marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet. Add marinated chicken and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through. Let it rest before slicing.
- Prepare the Quinoa: Cook quinoa according to package instructions or warm up if using leftovers.
- Chop the Veggies: Chop romaine lettuce, avocado, red onion, and cherry tomatoes.
- Make the Dressing: Whisk lime juice, 2 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil, chopped cilantro, honey, and salt and pepper to taste in a small bowl.
- Assemble the Salad: Combine romaine, quinoa, pineapple, avocado, red onion, and cherry tomatoes in a bowl. Top with sliced chicken and drizzle with dressing.
Notes
For a tropical twist, add shredded coconut and macadamia nuts. To make it vegan, substitute chicken with tofu or chickpeas.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Marinating and Cooking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Hawaiian salad, chicken salad, tropical salad, summer salad