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Caribbean Grilled Chicken Salad

This delicious sweet and savory salad makes a fabulous meal! A marinated and grilled chicken breast tops greens with pico de gallo and pineapple. Don't forget the delicious honey lime dressing!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Marinate time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 20 minutes
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2
Calories: 339kcal
Author: Sula

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts, boneless skinless
  • ½ cup teriyaki marinade I use Kikkoman brand
  • ½ cup honey lime dressing recipe follows below
  • 2 Roma Tomatoes
  • ½ cup onion chopped
  • 1 jalapeno pepper minced
  • ½ cup cilantro leaves chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice fresh squeezed
  • ⅛ teaspoon cumin
  • ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt to taste
  • 1 romaine heart chopped
  • ½ cup red cabbage chopped or sliced thin
  • ¾ cup fresh pineapple chunks
  • tortilla chips or strips, broken up

Instructions

  • Place the chicken breasts in a plastic bag or small bowl. Cover with the marinade. Close/seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
    2 chicken breasts, boneless skinless, ½ cup teriyaki marinade
  • Make the honey lime dressing using the recipe below.
    ½ cup honey lime dressing
  • Make the pico de gallo, cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
    2 Roma Tomatoes, ½ cup onion, 1 jalapeno pepper, ½ cup cilantro leaves, 1 tablespoon lime juice, ⅛ teaspoon cumin, ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder, salt
  • Heat a little oil in a heavy skillet or the outdoor grill on medium to medium high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook 4 to 5 minutes per side, until done. Remove the chicken from the heat and cover to rest the meat while assembling the salads.
    2 chicken breasts, boneless skinless
  • Toss the lettuce and cabbage together, then divide it between 2 plates or bowls.
    1 romaine heart, ½ cup red cabbage
  • Add pico de gallo to each salad, as well as the pineapple. Sprinkle some broken tortilla chips over the salad for a little crunch.
    ¾ cup fresh pineapple chunks, tortilla chips or strips, broken up
  • Slice the chicken breasts into strips and divide between the salads.
  • Drizzle with some honey lime dressing and serve!
    ½ cup honey lime dressing

Notes

Nutrition estimates do not include salad dressing.
You can substitute canned pineapple for the fresh, if needed.

Nutrition

Calories: 339kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 2973mg | Potassium: 1309mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 6124IU | Vitamin C: 70mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.