Name: Hawaiian Chicken Salad Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 4 cups of mixed salad greens; 1 cup of diced pineapple; 1/2 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/4 cup of red onion, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup of chopped cilantro; 1/4 cup of sliced almonds; 1/4 cup of shredded coconut; for the dressing:; 1/4 cup of pineapple juice; 2 tablespoons of soy sauce; 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon of honey; 1 teaspoon of grated ginger; 1 clove of garlic, minced; Salt and pepper to taste

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How To Make Hawaiian Chicken Salad Recipe

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Preparation: 20 minutes

Cooking: 15 minutes

Total: 35 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4 cups of mixed salad greens
1 cup of diced pineapple
1/2 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup of red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup of chopped cilantro
1/4 cup of sliced almonds
1/4 cup of shredded coconut
for the dressing:
1/4 cup of pineapple juice
2 tablespoons of soy sauce
2 tablespoons of rice vinegar
1 tablespoon of honey
1 teaspoon of grated ginger
1 clove of garlic, minced
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat the grill or grill pan over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
Grill the chicken for about 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Allow it to rest for a few minutes, then slice it into thin strips.
In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, diced pineapple, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, sliced almonds, and shredded coconut.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the pineapple juice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until well coated.
Divide the salad among plates and top each portion with the sliced grilled chicken.
Serve immediately and enjoy the tropical flavors of this Hawaiian chicken salad.

Nutrition

Calories : 295kcal
Total Fat : 10g
Saturated Fat : 2g
Cholesterol : 36mg
Sodium : 798mg
Total Carbohydrates : 29g
Dietary Fiber : 5g
Sugar : 19g
Protein : 23g

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