Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Salad
Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Salad is a vibrant and satisfying dish perfect for any occasion. Featuring juicy grilled chicken paired with sweet pineapple, creamy avocado, and a zesty teriyaki vinaigrette, this salad is not only delicious but also nutritious. It’s ideal for summer barbecues or quick weeknight dinners, making it a go-to recipe that will impress both guests and family alike. With its colorful ingredients and fantastic flavor profile, this salad brings a delightful twist to your dining experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup teriyaki sauce
- 8 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 2 avocados
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 can (15-ounce) pineapple rings
- ⅓ cup rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- Fresh cilantro
- ½ cup pineapple juice (from the can of pineapple rings)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by combining it with teriyaki sauce and half of the pineapple juice in a resealable bag. Chill for 15 minutes.
- Prepare the dressing by whisking together teriyaki sauce, rice vinegar, olive oil, and remaining pineapple juice in a bowl. Chill until ready to use.
- Preheat the grill to medium heat. Grill marinated chicken and pineapple until cooked through and marked (about 6-10 minutes per side for chicken).
- Slice the grilled chicken and assemble the salad starting with lettuce at the base, then adding chicken, tomatoes, onions, avocado slices, grilled pineapple, and cilantro on top.
- Drizzle with dressing before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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