HAWAIIAN CHICKEN SALAD ~ BLOG 366.235

A giant salad loaded with the tropical flavors of Hawaii!

HAWAIIAN CHICKEN SALAD

MARINADE
1/3 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup pineapple juice
1 tablespoon jalapeno or chipotle ketchup
1 tablespoon Bragg’s liquid amino
Zest of 1 LARGE lime
2 garlic cloves , minced
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon ginger
FRESH ground sea salt and black pepper

  • Mix together Marinade ingredients.
  • Marinate chicken for at least 3 hours, but preferably overnight.

DRESSING

1 1/2 tablespoon lime juice
2 1/2 tablespoon avocado oil
2 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro/coriander
1 clove garlic, FINELY minced
1/2 teaspoon sugar or QUALITY honey
FRESH ground sea salt and black pepper

  • Shake Dressing ingredients together in a jar, set aside for at least 15 minutes.

CHICKEN & SALAD
1/2 tablespoon avocado oil
1 large chicken breast , halved horizontally
1/2 cup corn frozen, thawed and drained or a can of Green Giant niblets)
1 can pineapple tidbits, drained and juice reserved
4 – 6 cups chopped lettuce
1/2 avocado , cut into wedges
1/2 red onion , finely sliced
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes , halved
1 small carrot, finely shredded
1/4 cup shredded coconut

  • Heat oil in a non stick skillet over high heat or spray BBQ grill with non-stick spray.
  • Add chicken and cook each side for 3 minutes or until golden.
  • Remove and cover loosely with foil for 5 minutes, then slice thickly.
  • Sear 1/2 cup pineapple pieces and corn in the skillet until golden.
  • Pile salad ingredients on a platter and top with sliced chicken.
  • Drizzle over Dressing.
  • Serve and pretend you’re in Hawaii!

GREEN ONION TOMATO CHICKEN

GREEN ONION TOMATO CHICKEN – serves 4
4 whole chicken quarters, bone in and skin on are best
1 cup chopped green onions (1 LARGE bunch green onions)
2 cloves garlic, sliced
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup avocado oil
FRESH ground sea salt and black pepper, to taste
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup small torn FRESH Flat Leaf Parsley

  • Generously salt and pepper both sides of chicken.
  • In a LARGE ziplock bag place chicken pieces, green onions, garlic, vinegar and oil.
  • Turn to coat chicken pieces well.
  • Seal Bag.
  • Marinate in refrigerator at least 8 hours or overnight.

 

  • Heat grill to low-medium.
  • Using a drip pan place chicken bone side down.
  • Grill covered 50-60 minutes until cooked through to 175°, turn once at about 35-40 minutes if necessary.

 

  • Place tomatoes in a single layer in a foil pan.
  • Drizzle tomatoes with lemon olive oil.
  • Sprinkle with FRESH ground salt and pepper.
  • Sprinkle with basil pieces.
  • Cover with foil and add to grill during last 15 minutes of chicken cooking time.

 

  • Serve over pasta or stuffing.
  • Top with chicken pieces, tomato and onions.