Description
Chicken Fajita Salad is a vibrant and satisfying meal that combines juicy, marinated chicken with colorful vegetables and a creamy, zesty dressing. Ideal for lunch, dinner, or entertaining guests, this salad is easily customizable and can be prepped ahead of time for those busy days. With every bite, you’ll experience a burst of flavor from the combination of fresh ingredients and spices. Whether you’re serving it as a standalone dish or in a wrap, this Chicken Fajita Salad is sure to delight your taste buds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 small chicken breasts (1 pound) or boneless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 orange bell pepper
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 1 red onion
- 1 large head Romaine lettuce (chopped)
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- For the dressing: sour cream or Greek yogurt, salsa verde, mayonnaise, lime juice, garlic
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken and vegetables: Combine marinade ingredients in a large freezer bag. Set aside ¼ cup for veggies, then add chicken to the bag and coat evenly. Marinate both in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Prepare the dressing: Whisk together all dressing ingredients in a medium bowl until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Grill or sauté marinated chicken and vegetables until cooked through. Slice the chicken after resting.
- Assemble the salad by combining lettuce, cherry tomatoes, grilled chicken, peppers, onions, and desired toppings like avocado and cheese.
- Drizzle with dressing before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (400g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added crunch, top with tortilla strips just before serving. Adjust spice levels by adding cayenne pepper to taste. Experiment with additional toppings such as corn or black beans for extra flavor.