Description
Enjoy a zesty Grilled Chili Lime Chicken Fajita Salad that’s packed with flavor! Try this refreshing recipe today!
Ingredients
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- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 100 ml lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tablespoons cilantro (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (crushed)
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 boneless chicken thigh fillets (skin removed)
- 1/2 yellow bell pepper (deseeded and sliced)
- 1/2 red bell pepper (deseeded and sliced)
- 1/2 onion (sliced)
- 5 cups Romaine lettuce (washed and dried)
- 2 avocados (sliced)
- 1 pinch cilantro (extra for garnish)
- 1 pinch sour cream (optional – to serve)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, brown sugar, red chili flakes, ground cumin, and salt.
- Marinate the chicken thighs in half of the marinade for at least 2 hours; refrigerate the remaining marinade.
- Grill the marinated chicken on medium-high heat for about 5–7 minutes per side until cooked through. Allow it to rest before slicing.
- Sauté bell peppers and onion in the grill pan until tender.
- Assemble the salad by layering romaine lettuce, avocado slices, sautéed vegetables, and grilled chicken. Drizzle with reserved marinade before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (approximately 450g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: For a heartier meal, serve over quinoa or add black beans. Adjust spice levels by varying the amount of chili flakes. Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and texture.