Hawaiian Chicken Salad Gluten-Free Whole Health Flexi-Plan
A vibrant and healthy Hawaiian-inspired chicken salad packed with fresh fruits, vegetables, and flavorful dressing, perfect for a nutritious meal.
Ingredients
Marinade
- 1.25 cups light coconut milk
- 0.25 cups fresh pineapple juice
- 1 tbsp gluten-free tamari sauce
- 1 zest lime (Zest of 1 lime)
- 2 cloves garlic
- 0.25 tsp onion powder
- 0.25 tsp cumin
- 0.25 tsp paprika
- 0.25 tsp ginger powder
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.5 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large chicken breast
- 0.75 cups fresh pineapple pieces
- 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 0.5 avocado avocado
- 0.5 red onion red onion
- 0.5 cherry tomatoes cherry tomatoes
- 1.5 cups cooked quinoa
- 1.5 tbsp lime juice
- 2.5 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp finely chopped cilantro
- 0.5 tsp honey
- 0.25 tsp salt
Black pepper
Instructions
- Combine marinade ingredients and marinate chicken for at least 3 hours.
- Shake dressing ingredients together and set aside for 15 minutes.
- Heat oil, cook chicken 3 minutes per side, then rest and slice.
- Sear pineapple until golden in the same skillet.
- Arrange lettuce, avocado, onion, tomatoes, and quinoa; top with chicken and pineapple. Drizzle with dressing and serve.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for best flavor and texture.