Description
Grilled Chili Lime Chicken Fajita Salad is a colorful and zesty dish that perfectly combines juicy grilled chicken thighs, fresh vegetables, and a bold chili lime marinade. This salad is ideal for summer celebrations, quick weeknight dinners, or meal prep. It not only tantalizes your taste buds but also provides a healthy dose of nutrients. With the marinade doubling as a dressing, it ensures each bite is bursting with flavor. Enjoy it as a main dish or side salad, making it a versatile addition to any meal plan.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless chicken thigh fillets
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 100 ml freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 2 cloves crushed garlic
- ½ yellow bell pepper, sliced
- ½ red bell pepper, sliced
- ½ onion, sliced
- 5 cups Romaine lettuce, washed and dried
- 2 avocados, sliced
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, brown sugar, chili flakes, cumin, and salt. Whisk until blended.
- Marinate the chicken thighs in half of the mixture for at least two hours in the refrigerator; reserve the rest for later.
- Heat olive oil in a grill pan over medium-high heat and grill chicken thighs for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Sauté sliced bell peppers and onion in the same pan until soft but slightly crunchy.
- Slice the grilled chicken and assemble the salad with Romaine lettuce, avocado slices, sautéed vegetables, grilled chicken, and drizzle with reserved marinade before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 110mg