Description
Chicken Fajita Salad is a vibrant and delicious twist on the traditional fajita, combining juicy marinated chicken with colorful bell peppers, onions, and a creamy salsa dressing. This refreshing salad not only bursts with flavor but also offers a nutritious meal option perfect for lunch, dinner, or entertaining guests. Customizable and easy to prepare ahead of time, this dish is ideal for busy days when you need something satisfying yet healthy. Dive into a bowl of this Chicken Fajita Salad and experience the explosion of flavors in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 small chicken breasts (1 pound)
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 orange bell pepper
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 1 red onion
- 1 large head Romaine lettuce (6 cups)
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 2 avocados
- 3/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup salsa verde
Instructions
- In a large freezer bag, mix olive oil, brown sugar, orange juice, lime juice, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, smoked paprika, chipotle chili pepper, oregano, pepper, and mesquite liquid smoke. Reserve ¼ cup of marinade in another bag for veggies. Add sliced bell peppers and onions to the second bag.
- Place chicken in the first bag; turn to coat well. Marinate both bags in the refrigerator for at least four hours or overnight.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together sour cream (or Greek yogurt), salsa verde, mayonnaise, lime juice, minced garlic, salt, cumin, and pepper until smooth. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Grill or sauté marinated chicken until cooked through (165°F). Chop lettuce and combine with cherry tomatoes and avocado in a large bowl. Add cooked chicken and vegetables on top; drizzle with dressing before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg