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Chicken Fajita Salad Bowls

Hearty salad bowls topped with chicken, peppers, and onions in fajita seasoning as well as corn and avocados with a chili lime vinaigrette.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 32 minutes
Author: Hezzi-D

Ingredients

For the salad:

  • 6 c. lettuce
  • 1 avocado thinly sliced
  • 1 c. frozen corn thawed
  • 1 c. cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 c. tortilla strips
  • 1 lb. chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 bell peppers thinly sliced
  • 1 onion thinly sliced
  • 1 packet fajita seasoning

For the dressing:

  • 1/3 c. olive oil
  • 1/3 c. red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 c. lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 1 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoons black pepper

Instructions

  • Divide the greens between 4 plates. Top with equal amounts of avocado, cheese, tortilla, and corn. You can sprinkle it over top or simply place them in small piles on the lettuce.
  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and heat for 3-4 minutes per side.
  • Add in the peppers and onions and saute for an additional 4 minutes.
  • Add the fajita seasoning and mix well to combine. Cook until chicken is cooked through.
  • Top the salads with the peppers and onions.
  • Slice the chicken into thin strips and divide between the salads.
  • To make the vinaigrette place all ingredients in a small mason jar or bowl with a lid and shake vigorously for 1 minute.
  • Pour dressing over top of the salads and serve immediately.

Notes

A Hezzi-D Original recipe