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Hawaiian Chicken Salad Recipe

Hawaiian Chicken Salad Recipe

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  • Author: Villerius
  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Yield: 2 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Pan-Fry
  • Cuisine: Hawaiian
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This Hawaiian Chicken Salad is a delightful dish that combines tropical flavors with healthy ingredients. Perfect for a light and refreshing meal, this recipe is gluten-free and fits well into a whole health flexi-plan.


Ingredients

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Marinade:

  • 1/3 cup light coconut milk (canned)
  • 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 (or to taste)

Chicken & Salad:

  • 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large chicken breast (halved horizontally)
  • 3/4 cup fresh pineapple pieces
  • 6 cup chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1/2 avocado (sliced)
  • 1/2 red onion (thinly sliced)
  • 1/2 cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • 1 1/2 cup cooked quinoa (as a gluten-free substitute for rice)

Dressing:

  • 1 1/2 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped cilantro
  • 1/2 tsp honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • Black pepper

Instructions

  1. Marinate Chicken: Combine marinade ingredients and marinate chicken for a minimum of 3 hours, preferably overnight.
  2. Prepare Dressing: Shake dressing ingredients together in a jar and set aside for at least 15 minutes.
  3. Cook Chicken: Heat oil in a non-stick skillet over high heat. Add chicken and cook each side for about 3 minutes or until golden. Remove, cover loosely with foil for 5 minutes, then slice thickly.
  4. Sear Pineapple: In the same skillet, sear pineapple pieces until golden.
  5. Assemble Salad: Arrange lettuce, avocado, onion, tomatoes, and quinoa on a platter. Top with sliced chicken, seared pineapple or your favorite fruit. Have fun!
  6. Serve: Drizzle over the dressing and serve.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 9g
  • Sodium: 560mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Protein: 26g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg