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Skinny Chicken Fajita Salad

Chicken Fajita Salad is a recipe you'll use over and over again. Packed full of veggies and juicy, flavorful chicken. Ready in just 15 minutes!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Main Dish, Salad
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: Skinny Chicken Fajita Salad
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Rachel Farnsworth

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1 medium red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 medium green bell pepper sliced
  • 1 medium white onion sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 head romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 medium avocado sliced

Dressing

  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt or 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar or brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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Instructions

  • Pour 1 tablespoon olive oil into a large skillet. Heat over medium-high heat.
  • Add in the 2 boneless skinless chicken breast on one side and the sliced 1 medium red bell pepper, 1 medium green bell pepper and 1 medium white onion on the other side.
  • Sprinkle the whole skillet with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, and 1 teaspoon garlic powder.
  • Toss the peppers and onions occasionally and let saute 3 to 5 minutes. Flip chicken and continue cooking another 3 to 5 minutes (tossing peppers occasionally) until the chicken is cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and slice the chicken.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together remaining 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1/4 cup lime juice, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoons granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes.
  • Compile two individual salads, or one big salad by adding chopped 1 head romaine lettuce to a bowl or plates. Top with chicken, peppers and onions, and sliced 1 medium avocado. Drizzle dressing on top.

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Nutrition

Calories: 405kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 1030mg | Potassium: 1061mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 4040IU | Vitamin C: 141.8mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 2.5mg
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