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5 from 3 votes

Chicken Fajita Salad

The perfect combination of chicken fajitas and salad together. It is full of fresh vegetables, chicken, and lettuce. Sounds so healthy and good.
Servings: 6
Calories: 322kcal

Ingredients

For the Chicken Marinade:

  • 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
  • 1/4 cup salsa
  • 1 TBS lime juice
  • 1 TBS taco seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic (minced)

For the Salad:

  • 2 large chicken breasts (diced)
  • 1 red bell pepper (diced)
  • 1 green bell pepper (diced)
  • 1 small onion (diced)
  • 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce

Other Optional Salad Toppings:

  • 1/2 cup your choice of dressing (or more)
  • 1 avocado (sliced)
  • 1/4 cup cilantro
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup tortilla strips

Instructions

  • Combine teriyaki sauce, salsa, lime juice, taco seasoning, and minced garlic in a small bowl.
  • Pour sauce over chicken in a small container or bag to marinate for 10 minutes, up to 1 hour.
  • Add 1 TBS of oil to a large saute pan and heat over medium high.
  • Add marinated chicken, red pepper, green pepper, and onion to a large saute pan.
  • Cool until chicken is cooked through and veggies are soft.
  • Drain excess sauce and discard.
  • Remove chicken and vegetables from heat and allow to cool while you prepare other ingredients.
  • Cut lettuce into small bite sized pieces.
  • Pour chicken and vegetables into bowl with lettuce and stir to combine.
  • Top with any other toppings you'd like.
  • Toss with your choice of dressing.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 322kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 907mg | Potassium: 719mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 3750IU | Vitamin C: 50mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 1mg