Hawaiian Chicken Salad: Gluten-Free & Whole Health Flexi-Plan

Hawaiian Chicken Salad: Gluten-Free & Whole Health Flexi-Plan

Author: Lauren Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 180 minutes
Yield: 4 servings Category: LUNCH Cuisine: Hawaiian Diet: Gluten-Free

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup light coconut milk
  • 1/4 cup fresh pineapple juice
  • 1 tbsp gluten-free tamari sauce
  • Zest of 1 lime
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp ginger powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large chicken breast
  • 3/4 cup fresh pineapple pieces
  • 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1/2 avocado, sliced
  • 1/2 red onion, sliced
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa
  • 1 1/2 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped cilantro
  • 1/2 tsp honey
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • Black pepper to taste
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Instructions

  1. Combine marinade ingredients and marinate chicken for a minimum of 3 hours, preferably overnight.
  2. Shake dressing ingredients together in a jar and set aside for at least 15 minutes.
  3. Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over high heat, add chicken, and cook each side for about 3 minutes or until golden.
  4. In the same skillet, sear pineapple pieces until golden.
  5. On a platter, arrange lettuce, avocado, onion, tomatoes, and quinoa. Top with sliced chicken and seared pineapple.
  6. Drizzle dressing over the salad and serve immediately.

Notes

  1. Make sure to season boldly to enhance the flavors. Feel free to substitute ingredients as needed.