PINEAPPLE CHICKEN PARADISE

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You'll think you've traveled to the tropics when you bite into this inviting chicken salad, served in an attractive pineapple "boat". It's a blend of a variety of tastes and textures, including coconut, peanuts, mandarin oranges and green grapes. -Dorothy Anderson, Ottawa, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

2 fresh pineapples with tops
1-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
3/4 cup chopped celery
1/3 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/3 cup fat-free plain yogurt
2 tablespoons chutney
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup dry roasted peanuts
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1/2 cup halved green grapes

Steps:

Cut each pineapple in half lengthwise, then cut in half lengthwise again, making four shells with part of the leaves. Remove fruit; cut into cubes. Turn pineapple shells cut side down on paper towels to drain; set aside. , In a large bowl, combine the pineapple cubes, chicken and celery; cover and refrigerate. In another bowl, combine the mayonnaise, yogurt, chutney and salt; cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes., Before serving, drain the chicken mixture; toss with mayonnaise mixture and peanuts. Using a slotted spoon, fill pineapple shells. Sprinkle with coconut; top with oranges and grapes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 300mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges