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chicken fajita salad
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5 from 4 votes

Chicken Fajita Salad

High protein and full of flavor this easy to make Chicken Fajita Salad is satisfying in every way!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: dinner, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Keyword: chicken, chicken dinner, chicken fajita, entree salad, high protein
Servings: 4
Calories: 340kcal
Author: foodyschmoody

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon Butter
  • 1 Pound Boneless chicken tenders
  • 2 Tablespoons fajita seasoning
  • 2 Cup chopped peppers (combination of green, yellow and/or red)
  • 1 Cup sliced red onion
  • 12 Ounces lettuce of choice or bagged salad
  • 1 avocado sliced or diced
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • 2 Tablespoons freshly chopped cilantro
  • Optional: crushed tortilla chips

Instructions

  • Cut chicken into bite sized pieces and place in a bowl. Toss chicken with fajita seasoning.
  • In a large non-stick skillet over medium/high heat melt the butter with the oil. Add the seasoned chicken to the pan, being careful not to overcrowd (if needed cook chicken in batches). After 4 minutes, stir chicken and continue to cook another 4-5 minutes until browned and cooked thru. Remove chicken from pan and set aside on a plate.
  • Return pan back to heat. If pan is dry, add 1 teaspoon more of oil. Add onion and peppers to pan and cook just until tender crisp, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Place lettuce in a large bowl or platter. Top with vegetables, avocado, chicken and cilantro. Toss to combine and serve with lime wedges.
  • Squeeze lime wedge over salad just before serving. Add tortilla chips for garnish if desired and or shredded cheddar cheese. Top or dip in desired salad dressing.

Nutrition

Calories: 340kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 171mg | Potassium: 1200mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 10070IU | Vitamin C: 113mg | Calcium: 179mg | Iron: 5mg