Chicken And Spring Mix Salad With Spicy Pineapple D

Name: Chicken And Spring Mix Salad With Spicy Pineapple Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb skinless, boneless chicken breast; 1 tsp paprika (or chili powder); 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1 cup cubed fresh pineapple (about 8 ounces), divided; 1 tbsp orange juice (or apple juice); 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar (or vinegar + 1 tsp sugar); 1/2 Serrano pepper, seeded (or habanero); 1 tbsp olive oil (extra-virgin if available); 1/3 red bell pepper, thinly sliced; 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced; 1 (5-ounce) package fresh spring mix of spinach, baby lettuce, and radicchio

Servings: persons

1/2 lb skinless, boneless chicken breast
1 tsp paprika (or chili powder)
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 cup cubed fresh pineapple (about 8 ounces), divided
1 tbsp orange juice (or apple juice)
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar (or vinegar + 1 tsp sugar)
1/2 Serrano pepper, seeded (or habanero)
1 tbsp olive oil (extra-virgin if available)
1/3 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
1 (5-ounce) package fresh spring mix of spinach, baby lettuce, and radicchio

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1. Heat a non-stick pan over medium-high heat with 1 tbsp olive oil. Sprinkle both sides of chicken evenly with paprika, garlic powder, and salt. Add chicken to pan; cook for 5 minutes on each side or until well browned. Remove from pan; set aside.
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2. Combine half of pineapple, orange juice, vinegar, and Serrano in a blender; process until smooth. Add olive oil after blended and mix with spoon or ladle.
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3. Cut the red onion and red bell pepper into thin strips or desired pieces. Pineapples should be cut into 1/2-inch chunks or can be cut according to preference as well.
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4. Combine remaining pineapple and the remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Drizzle with 3/4 cup dressing, and toss gently to coat. Divide salad evenly among 2 plates. Cut chicken across the grain into thin slices; divide chicken evenly over salads. Drizzle salad evenly with remaining dressing. Enjoy!

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb skinless, boneless chicken breast, 1 tsp paprika (or chili powder), 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and more.

Yes, Chicken And Spring Mix Salad With Spicy Pineapple Dressing falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Chicken And Spring Mix Salad With Spicy Pineapple Dressing

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