Sriracha Lime Chicken Chopped Salad

This entree salad is so bright and refreshing, but still hearty and filling--I just cannot get enough.  The chicken has some great spiciness to it that is beautifully tempered by the creamy avocado and the juicy grilled pineapple.  And don't forget about the great citrus-y kick you get from the dressing.  (I also just adore the pretty green color the dressing gets from the lime.)  This is a great summer meal since you don't have to warm up the oven, but the heat from the spiciness also makes it a nice autumn/winter meal too.  I used some lovely artisan lettuce that I got from Costco, but green leaf or red leaf lettuce would be great too.

Sriracha Lime Chicken Chopped Salad

Number of Servings: 2-3
Time to Prepare: 40 minutes

• 2 Tbsp sriracha
• juice and zest of 1 lime
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 2 chicken breasts
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
• juice and zest of 1 lime
• 4 tsp sugar
• dash of sea salt
• 4-6 cups lettuce, chopped
• 4 fresh pineapple rings
•  2 avocados, diced
• 1/4 cup chopped red onion
• 3/4 cup grape tomatoes, halved

Combine sriracha, juice and zest of 1 lime, and 1/4 tsp sea salt in a quart-sized Ziploc bag.  Add chicken breasts, seal, and turn to coat.  Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes, up to 6 hours.

Combine olive oil, vinegar, juice and zest of 1 lime, sugar, and a dash of sea salt in a small mason jar.  Seal and shake well to combine.  Refrigerate until ready to use.

Heat grill to medium-high.  Remove the chicken from the bag and discard the remaining marinade.  Grill the chicken until cooked through, about 6 minutes per side.  Remove to a cutting board and let rest while you grill the pineapple.

Grill the pineapple rings for 3-4 minutes per side, enough to get some good grill marks on each side.  Remove from grill and cut into bite-size pieces.

Slice the chicken.  Place lettuce in serving bowls.  Top with sliced chicken, grilled pineapple, diced avocado, chopped red onion, and halved grape tomatoes.  Drizzle with salad dressing and enjoy!

Source: adapted from Lexi's Clean Kitchen
Produce Used: Lime, lettuce, pineapple, avocado, red onion, grape tomatoes