Piña Colada Chicken Salad

 


If you thought this chicken salad was going to have rum, sorry to disappoint you. But it does have coconut chicken, pineapple, and a tropical lime dressing that you'll want to drink just like a cocktail.


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YIELDS: 4 SERVINGS

PREP TIME: 0 HOURS 25 MINS

TOTAL TIME: 0 HOURS 40 MINS

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INGREDIENTS : 


1 c. all-purpose flour

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

2 large eggs

1 c. shredded coconut

1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into tenders

1 large head romaine, chopped

1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced

2 c. pineapple, chopped

1/2 c. coconut milk

Juice of 2 limes, plus zest of 1

Pinch crushed red pepper flakes

 


DIRECTIONS :


1. Preheat oven to 400°. In a shallow bowl, season flour with salt and pepper. In another shallow bowl, beat eggs. In a third shallow bowl, add coconut. Dredge chicken in flour, then egg, then coconut and transfer to a baking sheet. 


2. Bake until chicken is cooked through and coconut is golden, 12 minutes.


3. In a large bowl combine romaine, red pepper, pineapple, and chicken.


4. In a small bowl, whisk together coconut milk, lime juice and zest, and red pepper flakes and season with salt.


5. Drizzle with dressing and serve.




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