Thai Curry Chicken Salad With a Creamy Dijon Dressing

Yesterday was food prep day.  Do you know how hard it was to not eat all of this when I was making it?  I mean, look at those bright, pretty colors!!  I can't wait for lunch today!! Spicy chicken + sweet pineapple. Perfect combination of sweet & spicy - just like me!! 

Thai Curry Chicken Salad with Pineapple, Cucumbers, Red Peppers, and Creamy Dijon Dressing

Prep Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 30 mins

Servings: 4-5

INGREDIENTS:

Salad:

4 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
Spring mix, romaine lettuce
1 Red Bell Pepper, chopped
1 Cucumber, sliced
2 cups Pineapple, chopped
1/2 cup Red Onion, chopped

1-2 teaspoons Coconut Oil

Spice rub:

5 Tablespoons Curry Powder
1 Tablespoon Onion Powder
2 to 5 teaspoons Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (depends on how spicy you like it. I use 3)
3 teaspoons Sea Salt
2 teaspoon Dried Parsley

Creamy Dijon Dressing:

3/4 Cup Plain Greek Yogurt
2 1/2 Tablespoons Dijon Mustard

2 1/2  Tablespoons Maple Syrup
1 1/2 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
Salt & Pepper, to taste


DIRECTIONS:


Spice Rub:

• In a small bowl, combine the curry powder, onion powder, crushed red pepper flakes, sea salt, and parsley. 

• Completely cover each chicken breast with the spice rub.

• Note:  I always have leftover spice rub - I love saving it to save time for next time.  Just be sure to keep only the non-contaminated spice mix.  Store it in an airtight container.

Chicken:

• In a large saute pan or skillet, heat coconut oil over medium heat. 

• Place chicken breasts in the pan and cook for about 10 minutes on each side until cooked throughout. Remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes. Slice the chicken for the salads.

Dressing:

• Place all ingredients for the Creamy Dijon Dressing in a bowl or jar. Using a whisk, mix until combined. 

• Divide the salad dressing evenly into 4 or 5 containers (this all depends on your calorie target)

Salad:

• Divide the chicken and salad ingredients into four or five containers (again, this depends on you and your calorie target). 

• And ENJOY lunch everyday this week!!