4.5 from 12 votes
Hawaiian Chicken Salad
A lighter version of a classic salad with Hawaiian flavors like pineapple and macadamia nuts!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 314 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- whole garlic clove
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 1/4 cup coarsely chopped Macadamia nuts
- 3 scallions sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 cup plain greek yogurt
Instructions
- Fill a 3 to 3.5-quart sauce pan full of water. Add the chicken breasts and garlic clove. Bring to a full boil and then turn off the heat and cover the pot. After 12 minutes, remove one of the breasts and cut into the thickest part to check to see if they are done (they should be cooked through and register at least 165 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer). If there is any pink, return to the pot for another 2-3 minutes and check again. Drain chicken through a colander, discard the garlic clove and cool slightly.
- Chop or shred the chicken into small pieces. Add the chicken, pineapple, macadamia nuts and scallions to a large bowl and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the salt, pepper, paprika, cayenne pepper, Dijon mustard, and yogurt.
- Add the yogurt mixture to the large bowl with the chicken mixture and toss well to combine.
- Serve on bread, over salad greens or with crackers, as desired.
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Notes
- SUBSTITUTIONS
- •Greek Yogurt: You can use mayo instead of Greek Yogurt for a more traditional chicken salad.
- STORAGE
- •Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- •Make ahead: This salad can be prepared up to a day in advance. Store in the fridge and give it a stir before serving.
- Make ahead
- •Do not freeze: The fresh pineapple and Greek yogurt don’t freeze well. Freezing may affect texture and flavor.
- Do not freeze
Nutrition Information
Serving
0g
Calories
314kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
43g
(86%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
111mg
(37%)
Sodium
594mg
(25%)
Potassium
822mg
(23%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
349IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
24mg
(27%)
Calcium
89mg
(9%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 314
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0g | |
| Calories | 314kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 43g | 86% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 111mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 594mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 822mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 349IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.