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Coconut Chicken Tropical Salad with Creamy Pineapple Vinaigrette
Coconut Chicken Tropical Salad with avocado, mango, pineapple, bell pepper, cucumber, and a creamy pineapple vinaigrette.
Prep Time
15
minutes
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Cook Time
15
minutes
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Total Time
30
minutes
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Course:
Main Course, Salad
Cuisine:
American
Servings:
5
Calories:
448
kcal
Author:
Lauren Allen
Equipment
Blender
Ingredients
2
heads
Romaine lettuces
, chopped (about 6-8 cups)
3
green onions
, chopped
1
cucumber
, peeled and sliced
1
red bell pepper
, seeded and chopped
1 1/2
cups
fresh pineapples
, chopped
1
mango
, peeled and chopped
1
avocado
, peeled, seeded and chopped
For the chicken
6-8
small
chicken tenders
2
large
eggs
1
cup
all-purpose flour
1 1/2
cups
shredded sweetened coconut
1/2
teaspoon
garlic powder
1/2
teaspoon
onion powder
1/4
teaspoon
ground cumin
1/2
teaspoon
salt
1/4
teaspoon
freshly ground black pepper
Creamy Pineapple Vinaigrette
1/2
cup
fresh pineapple
, diced
1/4
cup + 2 Tablespoons
canned unsweetened coconut milk
3
Tablespoons
Greek yogurts
1
Tablespoon
olive oil
1 1/2
teaspoons
red wine vinegar
1-2
teaspoons
honey
dash salt and pepper
Instructions
For the chicken
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Place a wire cooling rack on top of a 10x15'' pan (jelly roll pan) lined with tinfoil. Spray wire rack with cooking spray.
Add flour, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin and salt and pepper to a shallow bowl.
Add eggs to another shallow bowl and beat well. Add coconut flakes to a third shallow bowl.
Dredge chicken tenders in flour mixture, then in egg mixture, and then coat with coconut flakes, pressing them on so they stick.
Lay chicken tenders on prepared wire rack. Spray the tops with cooking spray (to help them brown).
Bake for 13-18 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
Add salad ingredients to a large bowl.
Top with chicken and drizzle with dressing, as desired.
For the Dressing:
Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
Add more honey, if needed, for sweetness. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Notes
Serves 4-5
Nutrition
Calories:
448
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
62
g
|
Protein:
12
g
|
Fat:
19
g
|
Saturated Fat:
8
g
|
Cholesterol:
66
mg
|
Sodium:
363
mg
|
Potassium:
1235
mg
|
Fiber:
13
g
|
Sugar:
27
g
|
Vitamin A:
23210
IU
|
Vitamin C:
91.2
mg
|
Calcium:
140
mg
|
Iron:
5.1
mg
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