Grilled Chicken Fajita Salad

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Grilled Chicken Fajita Salad

Grilled Chicken Fajita Salad
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    15 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 35 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    25

Experience the vibrant flavors of the Southwest with this sizzling grilled fajita salad. Tender grilled chicken and crisp-tender vegetables are served over lightly charred romaine lettuce for a satisfying and healthy meal. A simple marinade infuses the chicken with delicious fajita spices, making this salad a flavorful weeknight favorite.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    20 g
  • Cholesterol
    65 mg
  • Fiber
    5 g
  • Protein
    27 g
  • Saturated Fat
    2 g
  • Sodium
    1738 mg
  • Sugar
    13 g
  • Fat
    10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

In a large bowl, combine chicken strips and fajita marinade. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or preferably overnight. (Minimum 1 hour)

02

Step

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. (5 minutes)

03

Step

In a small bowl, combine oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix well. Clean the romaine lettuce; cut each head in half lengthwise. Brush the cut sides of the romaine with the oil-garlic mixture. (10 minutes)

04

Step

Add the sliced bell peppers and onions to the remaining oil-garlic mixture. Toss to coat evenly. (2 minutes)

05

Step

Arrange the romaine halves, cut-side down, on the oiled grill. Cook until grill marks appear, about 2 minutes. Remove from the grill and set aside to cool slightly. (2 minutes)

06

Step

If using a grill basket, spread the marinated chicken evenly in the basket. Alternatively, thread the chicken and vegetables onto skewers. Grill the chicken for 5 minutes. Turn the chicken in the basket or rotate the skewers, add the vegetables (if not already on skewers), and continue grilling until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken reaches 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 10 minutes more. (15 minutes)

07

Step

Slice the grilled romaine lettuce and arrange on serving plates. Divide the grilled chicken and vegetables evenly over the grilled romaine lettuce. Serve immediately.

For a spicier salad, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the marinade or include sliced jalapeños with the bell peppers and onions.
Feel free to use other vegetables like yellow bell peppers, zucchini, or corn.
Serve with your favorite fajita toppings such as sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and lime wedges.

Einar Cronin

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.9/ 5 ( 8 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)

  • Cristina Kuvalis

    Jun 23, 2025

    My family enjoyed this salad so much! It's a great way to have fajitas without the tortillas.

  • Damon Donnelly

    Apr 26, 2025

    I loved how easy and quick this was to prepare. The marinade made the chicken incredibly flavorful.

  • Amara Price

    Apr 19, 2025

    This recipe is fantastic! The grilled romaine adds such a unique flavor. I'll definitely make it again.

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