Best Chicken Salad In The Tropics Recipes

TROPICAL CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Place chicken and celery in a large bowl. Combine mayonnaise and curry powder; add to chicken mixture and mix well. Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes. , Before serving, add the pineapple, bananas, oranges and coconut; toss gently. Serve on salad greens if desired. Sprinkle with nuts.

TROPICAL CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Place chicken in a large ziptop bag. Add pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, and ginger. Shake to mix and coat the chicken. Let marinate 30 minutes.
• Coat grill grates with oil and heat grill to medium-high heat.
• Grill chicken on both sides until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side.
• Let chicken cool 10 minutes and then cut into bite-sized pieces.
• In a large bowl, stir together mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, curry powder, and ginger.
• Fold in chicken, grapes, pineapple, and green onion. (Note: you may want to cut the pineapple into smaller pieces).
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Sprinkle macadamia nuts and coconut over the top.
• For best flavor, refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.

TROPICAL CURRY CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Place chicken and celery into a large bowl. Combine mayonnaise and curry powder in another bowl; add to chicken mixture and mix well. Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes.
• Add pineapple, oranges, bananas, and coconut before serving; toss gently. Sprinkle with peanuts.

TROPICAL CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• On large serving platter or in large bowl, toss spinach and romaine. Top with pineapple, chicken, bell pepper and onions.
• In small bowl, stir dressing and orange marmalade. Drizzle dressing over salad. Sprinkle with cashews.

TROPICAL LAYERED CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Place the first five ingredients in blender. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream; set aside., Sprinkle chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper; place on greased grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 8-10 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165°. Cool slightly and chop into 1/2-in. pieces., Layer lettuce, chicken, pepper and mangoes in a 3-qt. dish. In a large bowl, gently combine avocado, onion, cilantro, jalapeno, lime juice and remaining salt. Spoon over mangoes. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Just before serving pour vinaigrette over salad. If desired, sprinkle with tortilla chips.

CHICKEN SALAD IN THE TROPICS

Steps:

• To prepare the dressing, whisk together in a small bowl the orange juice, pineapple juice, parsley, lime juice, soy sauce, olive oil, sesame oil, honey and pepper.
• Prepare the salad in a large bowl by tossing the mixed greens with the dressing. Divide dressed greens on four different plates. Arrange chicken in the middle of the plate. Arrange papaya (or mango), pineapple, avocado, bell, pepper, avocado, black beans, and cheese in "triangles" surrounding chicken.

TROPICAL CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Grill 1 1/2 inch thick chicken breasts in George Foreman Grill on medium, for 12 minutes or until juice runs clear. Cool and cut into 1/2 inch pieces and chill in refrigerator til time to use.
• In a large bowl combine 2 Tbs. minced shallots, 1 minced clove of garlic, 1 teaspoon celery leaves, 2 teaspoons sea salt, 1/2 teaspoons ground pepper, 1/2 teaspoons dill leaves, 3/4 cup mayonaise (I use mayonaise with extra-virgin olive oil in it).
• Then add 4 wedges of the cheese and 2 teaspoons of lemon juice. Mix well until the cheese is well incorporated with the mayo mixture and is creamy.
• Next take chicken from the refrigerator and add pineapple chunks, sliced artichokes, sliced and quartered cucumbers, sliced grapes, and diced peaches.
• Add mayonaise mixture and toss with chicken and fruits and veggies.
• Chill for 2- 3 hours and serve on croissants, breads of your choice or on a bed of Romaine or Spinach leaves and sliced grape tomatoes for garnish. Add a bunch of red grapes too for color.

TROPICAL CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta, drain and rinse under cold water. Combine mayonnaise with a bit of the reserved juices from both the orange segments and pineapple chunks to thin down to sauce consistency. Place pasta, chicken, orange segments, pineapple chunks and celery in large bowl. Pour sauce, salt, pepper and tarragon over all and gently mix until well combined. Place in refrigerator for at least a couple of hours to blend flavours. Serve cold over a bed of shredded lettuce or in a large serving dish.

TROPICAL CHICKEN SALAD PITA POCKETS

Steps:

• Rinse salad thoroughly in a colander; shake as dry as possible and place in a large bowl. Add chicken, pineapple, grapes, tomatoes, blueberries, and salad seasoning and mix together.
• Whisk mayonnaise and honey together in a separate bowl. Pour over salad mixture and toss until all ingredients are coated. Add almonds. Serve in pita pockets.