SPICY GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD

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After working in the garden all day, I don't feel much like spending hours in the kitchen. So I'll 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) sliced pineapple
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon cider 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 seasoned 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. Set pineapple slices aside. In a jar with tight-fitting lid, combine the juice, oil, soy sauce, vinegar, honey, ginger and cayenne; shake well. 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 juices run clear. Cut into strips., Grill or broil pineapple for 2-3 minutes, turning often until browned. To serve, place the greens, peppers, mushrooms and onion in a large bowl; top with chicken and pineapple. Drizzle with remaining dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 calories, Fat 14g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 659mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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