Flavorful Chicken Fajita Salad

Salads are considered one of my favourite summer time meals. They function so many scrumptious elements in season and (often) don’t require turning the recent range on. This rooster fajita salad is a more healthy tackle the restaurant model.

I’ve at all times had a factor for Mexican and Tex-Mex meals. And whereas I really like the restaurant fajita salads, they often aren’t the healthiest or most frugal possibility. My do-it-yourself model is well customizable to your precise tastes. If you don’t do dairy, simply depart it out. Like spicy? Add some jalapenos or scorching sauce. It’s naturally gluten-free and couldn’t be simpler.

Chicken Fajita Salad Ingredients

There are limitless methods to make this, however it begins with crisp lettuce, rooster, and contemporary veggies. I really like making this on busy summer time nights after I’ve been operating round with the children all day. It’s additionally nice for a fast lunch that’s simple sufficient children could make it.

This rooster fajita salad options broiled onions and peppers for that scrumptious roasted taste. If you wish to skip the broiler you could possibly saute them as a substitute. You might add some romaine lettuce for further crunch, however I often use a spring greens combine on this. The darker greens have extra vitamin in them.

We eat this with fermented salsa and a bitter cream sauce. For a dairy-free model attempt some wholesome salad dressing like lime French dressing. This excessive protein ranch dressing can also be nice on Mexican impressed dishes. Here are some extra topping concepts.

Fajita Salad Toppings:

Fajita Seasoning

No fajita salad could be full with out fajita seasoning! It’s similar to taco seasoning and so they can usually be used interchangeably. Store-bought fajita seasoning usually has an acidic element to assist tenderize powerful meat. The conventional lime juice in fajitas additionally tenderizes.

My do-it-yourself fajita seasoning makes use of garlic powder, floor cumin, chili powder, coriander, and paprika. Some blends even have oregano. You should purchase fajita seasoning, however I’ve discovered it’s a lot cheaper (and more healthy!) to make my very own. I preserve a giant jar within the pantry to make use of as wanted.

Meal Prep Your Proteins

Typically, after I make this salad I prepare dinner the rooster forward of time within the gradual cooker. Chicken thighs or boneless skinless rooster breasts each work. I’ll use the precooked meat in recipes all through the week for quicker meal prep. You may even add some salsa and seasonings whereas cooking if most well-liked.

Another possibility is utilizing shredded, leftover complete or rotisserie rooster. If you’re feeling actually bold, attempt some marinated rooster. Some lime juice, salt, olive oil, and some chopped garlic cloves make a scrumptious rooster marinade. For 1 pound rooster use 1 lime (juiced and zested), 2 Tablespoons olive oil, 2 cloves garlic (chopped), and 1/2 teaspoon salt.

• Place the rooster breasts in a big bowl and pour the marinade over.
• Let sit within the fridge for 6-8 hours then prepare dinner the rooster.
• Shred or slice the rooster and use sliced rooster to high the fajita salad.

If you’re in search of a easy and refreshing meal, I’d advocate attempting this rooster fajita salad!

Chicken Fajita Salad Recipe

A mattress of leafy greens topped with fajita seasoned rooster and your favourite toppings. Makes for a scrumptious, quick, and wholesome meal.

Servings

Instructions

• In a big skillet, mix the rooster, 2 teaspoons of the fajita seasoning, and a couple of teaspoons of the olive oil.

• Heat over medium-high warmth, stirring ceaselessly, till the rooster is warmed.

• Meanwhile, place the sliced onion and bell pepper on a baking sheet and toss with the remaining oil.

• Broil for 10 minutes or till the greens are tender and blackened in some locations.

• In a small bowl, whisk collectively the bitter cream, remaining fajita seasoning, and lime juice.

• Divide the salad greens between two salad bowls.

• Top with the rooster, onion, bell pepper, avocado, salsa, and seasoned bitter cream.

• Serve instantly and revel in.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Chicken Fajita Salad Recipe

Amount Per Serving (1 serving)

Calories 618
Calories from Fat 378

% Daily Value*

Fat 42g65%

Saturated Fat 11g69%

Trans Fat 0.02g

Polyunsaturated Fat 4g

Monounsaturated Fat 22g

Cholesterol 130mg43%

Sodium 676mg29%

Potassium 1660mg47%

Carbohydrates 26g9%

Fiber 10g42%

Sugar 9g10%

Protein 39g78%

Vitamin A 4110IU82%

Vitamin C 121mg147%

Calcium 123mg12%

Iron 3mg17%

* Percent Daily Values are primarily based on a 2000 calorie weight loss program.

Notes

For quicker prep time, use leftover rooster on this salad.
 

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