Description
Hawaiian Chicken Salad is a refreshing dish that transports your taste buds to tropical shores. This vibrant salad combines juicy chicken, sweet pineapple, crunchy celery, and a creamy dressing, making it perfect for summer BBQs, picnics, or meal prep. Easy to make and full of flavor, this dish is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks (or canned)
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional garnishes: cilantro or green onions
Instructions
- Preheat the grill or oven to 375°F (190°C). Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Slice pineapple into bite-sized chunks.
- Dice celery and finely chop red onion.
- In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
- Once chicken cools slightly, chop into bite-sized pieces and add to the bowl with pineapple, celery, onion, and dressing. Mix well.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving on lettuce leaves or as a sandwich filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling/Oven cooking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Marinate chicken in pineapple juice for added flavor. Customize by adding mango or almonds for extra texture. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.