Description
Grilled Chili Lime Chicken Fajita Salad is a vibrant and satisfying dish that brings together the bold flavors of grilled chicken, zesty lime, and colorful vegetables. Marinated in a tangy chili lime dressing, the chicken is grilled to perfection and served on a bed of fresh Romaine lettuce topped with creamy avocado and crunchy bell peppers. This salad is not only delicious but also versatile, allowing you to customize it with your favorite ingredients. Whether it’s for a hearty lunch, a light dinner, or a gathering with friends, this salad promises to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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)
- 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)
- 1 pinch sour cream (optional – to serve)
Instructions
- Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, brown sugar, chili flakes, cumin, and salt to create the marinade. Reserve half for dressing.
- Marinate chicken thighs in half of the mixture for at least 2 hours.
- Grill marinated chicken on medium-high heat for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through. Let rest before slicing.
- Sauté sliced bell peppers and onions in the same pan until tender.
- Assemble by combining lettuce, sliced avocado, sautéed veggies, and grilled chicken in a large bowl. Drizzle with reserved marinade.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (about 300g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 110mg