Grilled Chili Lime Chicken Fajita Salad
Grilled Chili Lime Chicken Fajita Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that brings together succulent grilled chicken thighs marinated in a zesty chili lime dressing, paired with colorful vegetables and creamy avocado. This salad isn’t just visually appealing; it offers an explosion of flavors in every bite, making it perfect for casual weeknight dinners or festive gatherings. With quick prep time and nutritious ingredients, this salad is versatile enough to be enjoyed as a main course, in wraps, or even as part of meal prep. Whether you’re entertaining or just looking for a delicious and healthy option, this salad is sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless chicken thigh fillets (skin removed)
- 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 (or red pepper flakes – adjust to your preference of spice)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 yellow bell pepper (deseeded and sliced)
- 1/2 red bell pepper (deseeded and sliced)
- 1/2 onion (sliced)
- 5 cups Romaine lettuce (or cos lettuce leaves, washed and dried)
- 2 avocados (sliced)
- 1 pinch cilantro (extra to garnish)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, brown sugar, red chili flakes, cumin, and salt.
- Marinate chicken thighs in half of the marinade for at least 2 hours in the refrigerator. Reserve the other half for later use.
- Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat with a teaspoon of olive oil. Grill chicken thighs for 5-7 minutes on each side until cooked through and golden brown.
- Sauté sliced bell peppers and onion in the same pan until tender.
- Slice the grilled chicken and combine it with romaine lettuce, sautéed vegetables, avocado slices, and drizzle with reserved marinade before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 130mg