A few weeks ago, I was going through the kitchen trying to figure out what to cook with a couple chicken breasts. Chicken is simple to cook and is very flexible so it can be used as the star in many recipes. However, this time I was having a hard time coming up with a use for the chicken. It was then that I noticed the pineapple on the counter… Pineapple and chicken are a good combo and a great start to an Asian recipe. It was starting to come together… Look in the freezer — edamame! yay. Check out the Asian cupboard supply — water chestnuts, chow mein noodles and ingredients to make a vinaigrette dressing. My wife thought I was crazy, but after eating this salad she keeps asking for it again!
Asian Chicken Salad with Grilled Pineapple and Edamame
Ingredients (Serves 2)
- 1 chicken breast
- 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
- 2 slices fresh pineapple
- 1/2 cup edamame (frozen works well — be sure to thaw)
- 1 small can water chestnuts, drained and cut in quarters
- 1/2 head romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/4 cup crispy chow mein noodles
Ingredients for salad dressing:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon teriyaki sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- splash sesame oil
- pinch of garlic
Directions:
- To prepare, place chicken in zip lock bag and add teriyaki sauce. Marinate in refrigerator for 2+ hours. Longer marination time will add more teriyaki flavor to the chicken
- To cook, grill the chicken until done and grill the pineapple until marked (3-5 minutes per side, depending on grill temperature)
- To make the salad dressing,combine all salad dressing ingredients and whisk in oil until it tastes good!
- Chop pineapple into large pieces. Lightly salt the water chestnuts and edamame.
- Toss romaine lettuce in salad dressing. Add a little dressing at a time, careful not to over-saturate.
- To serve, place lettuce on plate. Top with water chestnut, edamame, grilled pineapple, chow mein noodle. Slice up chicken and place on side.
