Hawaiian Chicken Salad
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This Hawaiian Chicken Salad is my go to meal when I want something that feels like a vacation on a plate but doesn't take forever to make. With just 45 minutes from start to finish, it's perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests without stress. The combination of grilled chicken, fresh pineapple, and crunchy macadamia nuts creates this amazing tropical flavor that never gets old. Plus, pineapple is packed with bromelain, an enzyme that aids digestion and reduces inflammation, so you're getting delicious and nutritious in one bowl. Trust me, once you make this, you'll be craving it constantly.
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Ingredients
- 500grilled chicken breast
- 1pineapple(diced)
- 120 gmacadamia nuts(chopped)
- 150 gred onion(thinly sliced)
- 20 gcilantro(chopped)
- 250 mlhawaiian dressing(store-bought or homemade)
- 60 mllime juice
- 30 gsugar
- 60 gsoy sauce
- 15 gginger(grated)
- 15 mlsesame oil
- 10 gsalt
- 5 gblack pepper
- 5 gchili flakes(optional)
- crushed ice
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Season the chicken breast with salt, black pepper, and chili flakes (if using). Grill the chicken for 5-6 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing into thin strips.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the diced pineapple, chopped cilantro, and grated ginger. Squeeze the lime juice and stir to coat. Add the chopped macadamia nuts and stir to combine.
- 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the Hawaiian dressing, soy sauce, sugar, and sesame oil. Pour the dressing over the pineapple mixture and stir to coat.
- 4
Add the sliced chicken breast to the bowl and toss gently to combine with the dressing and pineapple mixture.
- 5
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- 6
Just before serving, sprinkle the chopped red onion over the top of the salad. Serve chilled, garnished with additional cilantro if desired.
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