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Chicken Fajita Salad with Cilantro-Lime Dressing

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings4 servings

Ingredients

For the marinade:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/2 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, or regular paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt

For the salad:

  • 4 boneless and skinless chicken breast cutlets, or 2 chicken breasts sliced horizontally to create 4 chicken cutlets
  • 1/2 yellow onion, peeled and sliced
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, cored and sliced
  • 1/2 yellow bell pepper, cored and sliced
  • 1/2 green bell pepper, cored and sliced
  • 5 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 avocados, clised
  • 1/2 cup roasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)

For the cilantro-lime dressing:

  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 garlic clove, peeled and minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • pinch of red pepper flakes, optional

Method

  • Whisk marinade ingredients together in a large bowl, then add in the chicken breasts. Coat the chicken in the marinade, then cover and let it sit while you prep the rest of your salad.
    chicken-fajita-salad-step-1
  • Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add about a teaspoon of oil to the skillet, then add in the sliced onion and peppers. Cook the peppers and onions for about 3-5 minutes, or until cooked to your liking. Remove the peppers and onions from the skillet and set aside.
    chicken-fajita-salad-step-2
  • Return your skillet to medium-high heat, then add the chicken cutlets to the skillet. Cook chicken for about 5 minutes per side, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the chicken reads 165° Fahrenheit. Remove chicken from the skillet and let it rest on a cutting board for a few minutes before slicing.
  • Now, make the cilantro-lime dressing by adding all dressing ingredients to a small bowl and whisking together to combine.
  • Assemble the salad by placing the chopped lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cooked peppers and onions, cooked then sliced chicken, avocado, and pumpkin seeds to a large bowl. Drizzle the cilantro-lime dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Serve immediately or, meal prep this salad ahead of time by storing the dressing separately. Then, right before serving, pour dressing over the salad and enjoy!

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