Recipe Name Chicken Fajita Salad Submitted by deeleeciousfood
Recipe Description Lighter, Healthier Way of Enjoying Chicken Fajitas
Quantity 4 Quantity Unit Servings
Prep Time (minutes) 15 Cook Time (minutes) 20 Ready In (minutes) 35
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Chicken Fajita Salad
Ingredients
Amount Measure Ingredient
1
tablespoonolive, extra virgin
1
largeOnion, chopped
1
clovesgarlic minced
1
large (2-1/4 per lb, approx 3-3/4\" long, 3\" dia)green bell pepper
2
large (2-1/4 per lb, approx 3-3/4Red pepper thinly sliced
1
servingboneless skinless chicken breasts, 2 - 8oz breasts
1
pound, rawchicken cubed
1
tablespoonPaprika
1 1/2
teaspoonsgarlic powder
1
teaspoonsea salt
1/2
teaspooncayenne pepper
1/2
fruit (2\" dia)lime, wedged
8
cups shredded or choppedLettuce, romaine
1
cup, slicedavocado
1/4
cup, shreddedshredded cheddar cheese
16
ouncesHomemade Salsa
Steps
Sequence Step
1In a large saute pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic. Saute for 3 minutes, until onion starts to become soft and translucent. Add the sliced peppers and saute for another 5 minutes, until the peppers begin to soften.
2While the vegetables are cooking, combine the paprika, garlic powder, salt and cayenne pepper in a small bowl. Season chicken with the spice mixture.
3Place the chicken in the skillet with the vegetables abd cook for 4 minutes, then toss and cook until chicken is golden brown and fully cooked, about 5 minutes.
4Squeeze the lime juice over the fajita mix. Remove skillet from the heat and set aside.
5To serve: arrange the lettuce in 4 serving bowls or plates and top with chicken fajitas, avocado slices and shredded cheese, if using. Serve immediately topped with homemade salsa.




Homemade Salsa - Scaled to : 4 servings


This recipe is derived from an already prepared recipe.