Maui Chicken Salad
Transport your taste buds to the tropics with this vibrant and refreshing Maui Chicken Salad! Grilled chicken breasts seasoned with smoky paprika and garlic serve as the protein-packed centerpiece, while a medley of crisp romaine, juicy fresh pineapple, crunchy cucumber, sweet red bell pepper, and tangy red onion create a colorful, nutrient-rich base. Toasty macadamia nuts and fragrant cilantro add texture and a burst of flavor, perfectly complemented by a zesty homemade dressing featuring lime juice, honey, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Ready in just 35 minutes, this island-inspired salad is a perfect blend of sweet, savory, and citrusy goodness, ideal for light lunches or a crowd-pleasing dinner. Whether you’re looking for a tropical escape or a healthy meal full of bold flavors, this Hawaiian-inspired chicken salad delivers paradise in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups romaine lettuce
- 1 cup fresh pineapple
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.25 cup macadamia nuts
- 2 tablespoons cilantro leaves
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
Preheat a grill pan or outdoor grill over medium-high heat.
Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and golden brown. Remove and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing into thin strips.
While the chicken cooks, prepare the vegetables: chop the romaine lettuce, dice the fresh pineapple, slice the cucumber, julienne the red bell pepper, and thinly slice the red onion.
In a large serving bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, pineapple, cucumber, red bell pepper, and red onion. Add the macadamia nuts and cilantro leaves.
To make the dressing, whisk together lime juice, honey, soy sauce, and sesame oil in a small bowl until smooth.
Toss the salad with the dressing until evenly coated.
Top the salad with the grilled chicken slices.
Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh, tropical flavors of the Maui Chicken Salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1494 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 81.3 g | 104% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.0 g | 70% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 296 mg | 99% | |
| Sodium | 1831 mg | 80% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 78.9 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.9 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 48.2 g | ||
| Protein | 119.0 g | 238% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 236 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 8.8 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 2465 mg | 52% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
