Chicken Fajita Salad
This easy Chicken Fajita Salad is like your favorite chicken fajita recipe, but in salad form! Made with seasoned chicken and bell peppers, then topped with a zesty cilantro lime vinaigrette, this salad is loaded with flavor and easy to customize to your liking.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
for the dressing:
- 3 tbsp lime juice
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 tbsp cilantro finely chopped
- 2 tsp honey
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
for the fajita seasoning:
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp oregano
for the salad:
- 1.5 lb. chicken thighs boneless, skinless
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 bell peppers (any combination of red, orange, yellow); thinly sliced
- 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 6 cups romaine lettuce chopped
- 1 avocado diced
Instructions
for the dressing:
- Whisk all of the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl or glass measuring cup; set aside.
for the salad:
- Mix all of the fajita seasoning ingredients together, then rub HALF of the mixture over the chicken.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the seasoned chicken smooth side down. Cook the chicken for 5 minutes per side, then remove to a cutting board. Wait a few minutes for the chicken to cool slightly, then slice into strips.
- To that same skillet, add the bell peppers and onion, then sprinkle the remaining fajita seasoning overtop and stir to combine. Sauté until soft, then add the garlic and sauté for 1 more minute. NOTE: you may want to add 1-2 tbsp water to the skillet to scrape up any brown bits.
- Add the lettuce to a large serving bowl, or divide amongst smaller bowls. Top with the chicken, bell pepper mixture and avocado, then drizzle everything with the homemade dressing. Enjoy!
Notes
*Calories are per serving and are an estimation
Nutrition
Calories: 427kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 495mg | Potassium: 692mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 6363IU | Vitamin C: 85mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 2mg
