Description
A refreshing and tropical Hawaiian Chicken Salad Bowl featuring grilled chicken, juicy pineapple, and a mix of fresh vegetables, perfect for a healthy and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 2 cups mixed salad greens
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Rub chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side or until cooked through. Let rest before slicing.
- While chicken cooks, grill pineapple chunks for 2-3 minutes per side until caramelized.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, honey, soy sauce, and sesame oil for dressing.
- In a large bowl, assemble salad with quinoa, bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, avocado, greens, and grilled pineapple.
- Top salad with sliced chicken and drizzle with dressing.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute quinoa with brown rice or cauliflower rice.
- For added crunch, top with chopped macadamia nuts or cashews.
- Marinate the chicken in the dressing for extra flavor.