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