Grilled Chicken Fajita Salad
This grilled chicken fajita salad is bold, fresh, and packed with flavor. Juicy grilled chicken, sautéed peppers and onions, and crisp greens come together for a satisfying and healthy Tex-Mex inspired meal.
Ingredients
- * 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- * 6 cups romaine lettuce chopped
- * 1 red bell pepper sliced
- * 1 yellow bell pepper sliced
- * 1 green bell pepper sliced
- * 1 onion sliced
- * 1 avocado sliced
- * 2 tablespoons olive oil
- * 1 teaspoon chili powder
- * 1 teaspoon cumin
- * 1 teaspoon paprika
- * ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- * ½ teaspoon onion powder
- * Salt and pepper to taste
- * Optional: shredded cheese sour cream, tortilla strips
- * Optional dressing: olive oil lime juice, honey, cumin, salt, pepper
Instructions
- Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Toss chicken with olive oil and spices.
- Toss peppers and onions with a little oil and seasoning.
- Grill chicken for 5–7 minutes per side until fully cooked (165°F).
- Remove and let rest, then slice.
- In a skillet, sauté peppers and onions for 6–8 minutes until tender and slightly charred.
- In a large bowl, add lettuce and top with cooked veggies and avocado.
- Add sliced chicken on top.
- Drizzle with dressing or crema and add optional toppings.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Do not overcook chicken to keep it juicy.
- Cook veggies in batches to get a good char.
- Add dressing just before serving to avoid sogginess.
- Adjust seasoning to enhance fajita flavor.