Grilled Chicken Fajita Salad (Printable View)
Juicy grilled fajita chicken with crisp vegetables and zesty lime dressing makes a healthy, satisfying Tex-Mex inspired meal ready in 35 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken Marinade
01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 tablespoon lime juice
04 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
05 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
06 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
07 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Salad Components
11 - 6 cups mixed salad greens
12 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
13 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
14 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
15 - 1 avocado, sliced
16 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
17 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
→ Lime Cilantro Dressing
18 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
19 - 2 tablespoons lime juice
20 - 1 teaspoon honey
21 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
22 - Salt and pepper to taste
# How-To Steps:
01 - Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add chicken breasts and turn to coat thoroughly. Let marinate for at least 10 minutes while preparing remaining ingredients.
02 - Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill marinated chicken for 6 to 7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
03 - Arrange mixed greens on a large serving platter or individual plates. Top with sliced red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, red onion, avocado, and cherry tomatoes.
04 - Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, ground cumin, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
05 - Arrange warm sliced chicken strips over the salad. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro and drizzle with dressing immediately before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Everything you love about fajitas without the heavy tortilla weigh you down feeling
- The homemade lime dressing is bright enough to make even basic greens taste extraordinary
- Marinated chicken stays juicy while getting those gorgeous grill marks everyone loves
02 -
- Never skip the resting time after grilling the chicken, those juices need to redistribute or you will end up with dry meat
- The dressing tastes better after sitting for 10 minutes, make it while the chicken marinates
- Warm chicken on cold greens is intentional, it creates this lovely temperature contrast that makes each bite interesting
03 -
- Pound your chicken breasts to even thickness before marinating, this guarantees they cook at the same rate
- If you want extra char flavor, toss your bell peppers and onions on the grill for a couple minutes too