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Grilled Chicken Fajita Salad

Grilled Chicken Fajita Salad
Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min
Serves
2
Serving
1 salad

Ingredients

  • 10 oz boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 small lime, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 medium yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion, sliced
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 head romaine hearts, shredded
  • 1/4 cup green goddess salad dressing

Method

  1. 1Combine chicken with half the olive oil, lime juice, and fajita seasoning in bowl.
  2. 2Preheat grill to medium heat.
  3. 3Grill chicken 7-8 minutes per side until cooked through.
  4. 4Let chicken rest 5 minutes before slicing.
  5. 5Heat remaining oil in pan on grill or stovetop over medium heat.
  6. 6Add bell peppers, onion, salt and pepper to pan.
  7. 7Sauté 10-15 minutes until vegetables are tender and browned.
  8. 8Divide shredded lettuce between plates.
  9. 9Top with sliced chicken and sautéed vegetables.
  10. 10Drizzle with green goddess dressing.

Good to know

Storage
Store in refrigerator up to 3 days, add dressing when ready to serve;.
Serving Size
About 1 cup lettuce, 2/3 cup chicken, and 3/4 cup vegetables;.
Additional Toppings
Try shredded cheese and fresh herbs like parsley and cilantro;.
No Green Goddess Dressing
Use cilantro lime dressing or fresh lime juice instead.

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