Grilled Chili Lime Chicken Fajita Salad
Grilled Chili Lime Chicken Fajita Salad is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that combines juicy chicken, colorful vegetables, and a zesty chili lime marinade. Perfect for a quick lunch or a light dinner, this salad is not only easy to prepare but also brimming with nutrients. Each bite is an explosion of flavors, thanks to the bright marinade and creamy avocado that enriches the experience. Ideal for meal prep or gatherings, this salad will satisfy your cravings while keeping your meals healthy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken thigh fillets
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 100 ml fresh lime juice
- 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
- 1/2 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 onion, sliced
- 5 cups Romaine lettuce
- 2 avocados, sliced
- Cilantro and sour cream for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, brown sugar, chili flakes, cumin, and salt to create the marinade.
- Marinate the chicken in half of the mixture for at least 2 hours; refrigerate the remaining marinade.
- Grill marinated chicken for 6–7 minutes on each side until cooked through. Let rest before slicing.
- Sauté peppers and onions in the same grill pan until tender-crisp.
- In a large bowl, combine Romaine lettuce, avocado slices, grilled chicken strips, and sautéed veggies. Drizzle with reserved marinade before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg