Best Chicken And Spring Mix Salad With Spicy Pineapple Dressing Recipes

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SPICED CHICKEN & PINEAPPLE SALAD



Spiced chicken & pineapple salad image

This colourful salad is packed with contrasting flavours and textures. Dress with sweet chilli and coriander

Provided by Lucy Netherton

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

227g can pineapple in juice
about 140g pack cooked, sliced chicken breast (sweet chilli, hot and spice or BBQ work well)
1 small red onion , halved and thinly sliced
90g bag mixed leaf
small bunch coriander , leaves picked
handful cherry tomatoes , halved
1 red chilli , deseeded and chopped
2 tbsp white wine vinegar
1 tbsp sweet chilli sauce

Steps:

  • Drain the pineapple, reserving the juice. If in rings, chop into chunks. Mix with the chicken, onion, leaves, coriander and tomatoes, and divide between 2 containers if taking as lunch.
  • For the dressing, whisk 2 tbsp of the pineapple juice, the red chilli, vinegar and sweet chilli sauce with some seasoning in a small jam jar or lidded container, and toss this through the salad before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176 calories, Fat 2 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 17 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 16 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 22 grams protein, Sodium 1 milligram of sodium

EASY PINEAPPLE CHICKEN



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An easy weeknight dinner, this quick chicken stir-fry with pineapple is as delicious as it is colorful! Serve with rice for a complete meal, or fried rice for a treat. Add red chile flakes to the mix if you want something sweet and spicy!

Provided by Natasha

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Stir-Fry

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
½ teaspoon paprika
salt to taste
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into strips
1 red bell pepper, cubed
1 bunch scallions, trimmed and sliced into 1/2-inch lengths
1 (12 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained and juice reserved
1 tablespoon cornstarch

Steps:

  • Combine soy sauce, 2 tablespoons olive oil, paprika, and salt in a bowl. Add chicken strips and let marinate while preparing the remaining ingredients.
  • Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a wok. Add bell pepper and stir-fry for 3 minutes. Add scallions and cook for 2 more minutes. Remove chicken from marinade and add to the wok; discard marinade. Cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the centre, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Combine pineapple juice and cornstarch in a bowl; mix together. Add pineapple chunks to the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in pineapple juice mixture and bring to a boil. Simmer until sauce has thickened, about 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.3 calories, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 26.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 782.9 mg, Sugar 14.9 g

SPICY CHICKEN SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups shredded chicken
1 jalapeno, finely chopped
1 red onion, finely chopped
1 red pepper, chopped
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1 avocado, peeled and diced
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
Splash of hot sauce
Salt
Pepper
1/2 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in large bowl. In a small bowl, stir together lime juice, mustard, mayonnaise, hot sauce and salt and pepper. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while constantly stirring with fork. Pour dressing over chicken mixture in large bowl and toss to combine. Serve over greens or as a sandwich.

CHICKEN AND SPRING MIX SALAD WITH SPICY PINEAPPLE DRESSING



CHICKEN AND SPRING MIX SALAD WITH SPICY PINEAPPLE DRESSING image

Categories     Chicken     Vegetable     Quick & Easy     Healthy

Yield 2 people

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 lb skinless, boneless chicken breast
1 tsp paprika (or chili powder)
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 cup cubed fresh pineapple (about 8 ounces), divided
1 tbsp orange juice (or apple juice)
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar (or vinegar + 1 tsp sugar)
1/2 Serrano pepper, seeded (or habanero)
1 tbsp olive oil (extra-virgin if available)
1/3 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
1 (5-ounce) package fresh spring mix of spinach, baby lettuce, and radicchio

Steps:

  • 1. Heat a non-stick pan over medium-high heat with 1 tbsp olive oil. Sprinkle both sides of chicken evenly with paprika, garlic powder, and salt. Add chicken to pan; cook for 5 minutes on each side or until well browned. Remove from pan; set aside. 2. Combine half of pineapple, orange juice, vinegar, and Serrano in a blender; process until smooth. Add olive oil after blended and mix with spoon or ladle. 3. Cut the red onion and red bell pepper into thin strips or desired pieces. Pineapples should be cut into 1/2-inch chunks or can be cut according to preference as well. 4. Combine remaining pineapple and the remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Drizzle with 3/4 cup dressing, and toss gently to coat. Divide salad evenly among 2 plates. Cut chicken across the grain into thin slices; divide chicken evenly over salads. Drizzle salad evenly with remaining dressing. Enjoy!

GRILLED CHICKEN AND PINEAPPLE SALAD



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I frequently prepare this fabulous, filling salad for supper.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened sliced pineapple
3 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1 pound)
1/2 to 1 teaspoon black pepper
5 cups torn salad greens
1 small green pepper, julienned
1 small sweet red pepper, julienned
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 small onion, sliced into rings

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, reserving 2 tablespoons juice. In a small bowl, combine the juice; oil, soy sauce, vinegar, honey, ginger and cayenne. Brush some over pineapple slices; set aside. , Sprinkle both sides of chicken with pepper; grill or broil for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. Slice into strips. , Grill or broil pineapple, turning to brown both sides, for 2-3 minutes or until heated through. In a large bowl, toss the greens, peppers, mushrooms and onion. Top with chicken and pineapple; or arrange on four plates. Drizzle with remaining dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331 calories, Fat 12g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 551mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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