Chicken Fajita Salad

Chicken Fajita Salad is quick and easy to make and is substantial enough for a large lunch or dinner.

My Chicken Fajita Salad has all kinds of tasty ingredients including, grilled marinated fajita chicken, red onions, bell pepper, avocados and is topped with a fabulous honey lime salad dressing.

If you wanted to wrap it into a tortilla, you could totally do that too!

I used red onions as I think they work super well for this, but you could substitute white onions instead.

TIPS FOR MAKING CHICKEN FAJITA SALAD

The chicken for the fajita salad will really benefit from marinating for the full hour, it really boosts the flavor.

I cooked the bell peppers just a little, but this salad will work if you prefer to add them raw.

You can adjust the heat in the marinade by adding a little more hot sauce.

Prepare the avocados right before you get ready to serve the chicken fajita salad, this will prevent them oxidizing.

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KITCHEN TOOLS USED TO MAKE CHICKEN FAJITA SALAD

Mixing bowls – This is very similar to the set that I own, and they don’t take up a lot of space.

Whisk – A good whisk is a must, you want one that will last.

Wooden Salad Bowl – I have a bowl just like this, and it comes with ‘salad hands’ too.

Cast Iron Grill Pan – I use this grill pan ALL THE TIME!  it can even make real grill marks if you get it hot enough.

MORE CHICKEN SALAD RECIPES

Grilled Greek Chicken Salad

Cilantro Lime Chicken Salad

Balsamic Chicken Salad & Strawberry Vinaigrette

Chicken Avocado Salad with Honey Lime Dressing

Chicken Fajita Salad

Quick and easy Chicken Fajita salad, cook it on the grill or in a skillet!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Total Carbs: 22 g

Protein: 21 g

Servings: 4

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Ingredients

CHICKEN FAJITA MARINADE

• 3 tbsp lemon juice
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tsp ground cumin
• 2 tsp garlic
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 2 tsp onion powder
• 1 dash hot sauce
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Freshly ground black pepper

CHICKEN FAJITA SALAD

• 4 chicken thighs , boneless, skinless
• 4 cups romaine lettuce
• 1 red onion
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 yellow bell pepper
• 1 green bell pepper
• 1 avocado

CHICKEN FAJITA SALAD DRESSING

• 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/4 tsp red chili flakes
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper

Instructions

1. Mix the chicken fajita salad marinade ingredients in a bowl.

2. Add chicken thighs to a bowl or a ziplock bag and pour over the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.

3. Cook the chicken thighs on a grill or in a cast iron skillet with a little oil for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until chicken is fully cooked all the way through.

4. Cut the bell peppers and onions into sliced. Cook for a few minutes in a skillet or in a pan on the grill.

5. Assemble the salad in a large bowl with the lettuce, chicken, grilled peppers, onions, and avocado.

6. Pour over the salad dressing (you may not need it all) and toss the salad and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Chicken Fajita Salad

Amount Per Serving

Calories 738 Calories from Fat 576

% Daily Value*

Fat 64g98%

Saturated Fat 11g69%

Cholesterol 110mg37%

Sodium 978mg43%

Potassium 881mg25%

Carbohydrates 22g7%

Fiber 6g25%

Sugar 8g9%

Protein 21g42%

Vitamin A 5555IU111%

Vitamin C 133.9mg162%

Calcium 69mg7%

Iron 3.6mg20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Author: Sheena Strain

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American