Tropical sriracha chicken salad in a jar
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Pineapple sriracha marinated chicken, grilled, with avocado, onion and tomatoes over a honey lime sriracha dressing. Serves two.
Ingredients
Chicken Marinade
- 1/2 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 tsp honey
- 2 tbsp Sriracha sauce
- 1 garlic clove
- juice from 1 lime
- 2 large chicken breasts boneless and skinless
- salt and pepper
Dressing
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp Sriracha sauce
- 1 tbsp raw honey
- zest and juice 1 lime
- 1 tbsp finely minced shallot
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Salad
- 1 avocado cubed
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- several handfuls of baby spinach
Equipment
- mason jars
- cutting board
- blender
- skillet
Directions
- Blend the marinade ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth.
- Turn the chicken in the marinade until coated, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a grill pan to medium-high (or use a barbecue). Cook 5 to 7 minutes on each side, until no pink is left in the center. Let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes.
- When it has cooled, cut the chicken into chunks.
- Stir the dressing ingredients together in a bowl or mason jar.
- Toss the salad ingredients together in a large bowl, then mix in the chopped chicken.
- Add as much dressing as you like on top and serve right away.
Notes
Keep refrigerated at 40°F (4°C) or below.
Serve immediately. Safety: contains cooked chicken and avocado; if jarred, eat within 1 to 2 days.
Serve immediately. Safety: contains cooked chicken and avocado; if jarred, eat within 1 to 2 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 622g | Calories: 744kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 57g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 5.8g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 172mg | Sodium: 751mg | Potassium: 1644mg | Fiber: 9.4g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 1578IU | Vitamin C: 88mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 2.7mg
Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 2 servings; apple cider vinegar counted as wine vinegar, chicken breasts counted as raw chicken breast, Dijon mustard counted as prepared mustard. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.