Best Tropical Pineapple Chicken Recipes

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TROPICAL CHICKEN SALAD WITH PINEAPPLE



Tropical Chicken Salad With Pineapple image

Serve on a bed of green in a hollowed out pineapple half with crackers for an appetizer, in a wrap or on your favorite bread with lettuce and tomatoes. You won't need much mayo because of the juiciness of the pineapple distributes moisture keeping the fat down.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb cooked chicken, shredded
1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
1 tablespoon celery, diced (optional)
1 tablespoon pecans, toasted and chopped (optional)
1/2 teaspoon gingerroot, minced
2 tablespoons red onions, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced (cilantro)
1/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise
salt and pepper
4 flour tortillas (optional)

Steps:

  • Mix dressing ingredients together.
  • Add pineapple, celery, water chestnuts and chicken to dressing.
  • Serve in a wrap or on a bed of greens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.5, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 85.1, Sodium 100.8, Carbohydrate 6.4, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 4.8, Protein 28.8

TROPICAL PINEAPPLE CHICKEN



Tropical Pineapple Chicken image

I haven't tried this yet, but I am definitely going to keep this in mind when I want something sweet or fruity for dinner! :)

Provided by MeliBug

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 cups cubed chicken
2 (5 1/2 ounce) cans pineapple chunks, drained
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the first 6 ingredients until smooth. Bring to a boil. Then reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes stirring occasionally.
  • Add the chicken, pineapple, water chestnuts, and ginger.
  • Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Serve over rice or whatever side dish you'd like!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.2, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 419.8, Carbohydrate 50.6, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 36.8, Protein 1.5

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