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Mexican Chicken Fajita Salad

Red Kettle Cook

This recipe is inspired by the vibrant flavors of Tex-Mex cuisine, which
blends traditional Mexican ingredients with American influences! It is a party in your mouth with each bite you take!

Mexican Chicken Fajita Salad is a Free Recipe from RedKettleCook.com!

Serves 2

Ingredients:

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 T. olive oil
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 T. chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp. paprika
  • salt & pepper, to taste
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 onion, thinly sliced
  • 4 c. mixed salad greens (lettuce, spinach, or arugula)
  • 1/2 c. fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 T. lime juice
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (for ganish)
  • 1 T. olive oil, for dressing
  • 1 T. apple cider vinegar (optional)

 

Directions:

  1. Season the chicken breasts with olive oil, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt & pepper (to taste).
  2. Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked & it is no longer pink in the center. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing it thinly.
  3. In the same pan add the bell peppers & onion. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until they’re softened & slightly caramelized. Add a little more olive oil if necessary.
  4. in a large bowl toss the mixed salad greens with chopped cilantro, lime juice, olive oil & apple cider vinegar (if using). Add a pinch of salt & pepper (to taste).
  5. Divide the salad mixture between two bowls. Top each bowl with the sliced chicken, sautéed peppers & onions.

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