Chicken Fajita Salad
Jun 14, 2025 01:27 AM
For a quick Mexican meal, make a fajita salad with juicy grilled chicken! This crave worthy and delicious meal is perfect for busy weeknights – ready in just 30 minutes flat! Best of all, it’s full of protein, gluten-free, and low in carbs.
Traditional fajitas are great, but for a lighter Mexican meal that’s packed with protein, make a big healthy fajita salad! Fill the bowl with crisp lettuce, bell peppers, juicy strips of chicken breast, sugar-free pickled red onions, and creamy cilantro lime ranch dressing. Pair it with some mint lemonade for an extra refreshing meal!
It might seem like a big, complicated recipe with tons of prep work, but it really isn’t. In only 30 minutes, you can be enjoying this fabulous dinner!
Ingredients:
Fajita Chicken
- 4 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1½ lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or chicken tenderloins
- 2½ teaspoons chili powder
- 1¼ teaspoons cumin
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
Fajita Chicken Salad
- 8 cups romaine lettuce about 1 large head
- 2 large green bell peppers or color(s) of your choice
Cilantro Lime Ranch Dressing
- ½ cup mayo or whole30 compliant mayo
- 2 tablespoons coconut milk plus more to adjust consistency, if needed
- 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 small lime
- 1-2 tablespoons minced cilantro
- 1 teaspoon dry ranch seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
Optional Toppings
- pickled onions
- chopped avocado
- fresh cilantro
- lime slices
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
15 minutes
Total Time:
30 minutes
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