Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Salad

Hawaiian Barbecue-Style Chicken Salad Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless;
• 1/2 cup barbecue sauce;
• 1 pineapple, thickly sliced
• 6 cups mixed greens;
• 1 red onion, sliced;
• 1/2 cup grape tomatoes, halved;
• 1/4 cup pineapple juice;
• 2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar;
• 1/4 cup olive oil;
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper;

Preparation

1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
2. Season the chicken breasts and grill the chicken until no longer pink, about 8 minutes per side.
3. Liberally brush the barbecue sauce over the chicken, and cook for another 2 to 4 minutes per side.
4. Remove from heat and let rest.
5. Grill the pineapple 2 to 3 minutes per side, then set aside.
6. Slice the chicken and pineapple into bite-sized pieces.
7. In a salad bowl, gently toss the pineapple, chicken, mixed greens, red onion and grape tomatoes together.
8. In a dressing jar, combine the pineapple juice, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, and season to taste.
9. Drizzle the dressing over the salad, toss gently, and serve.

Serves: 4Prep: 15 minCook: 20 min   Nutrition Info:  Protein: 16g / 16%  Carbs: 45g / 46  Fat: 16g / 37%

Recipe Courtesy: Paleo Leap