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Grilled Chili Lime Chicken Fajita Salad

Grilled Chili Lime Chicken Fajita Salad
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Grilled Chili Lime Chicken Fajita Salad is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that brings the taste of summer to your table any time of the year. Marinated in a zesty chili lime dressing, tender chicken thighs are grilled to perfection and paired with fresh vegetables like crisp Romaine lettuce, creamy avocados, and colorful bell peppers. This salad is not only a feast for the eyes but also an easy-to-make option for a healthy weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing addition to your next barbecue. With its delightful combination of textures and flavors, it is sure to become a favorite in your meal rotation.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless chicken thigh fillets
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 100 ml lime juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • 2 cloves garlic (crushed)
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon red chili flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 yellow bell pepper (sliced)
  • 1/2 red bell pepper (sliced)
  • 1/2 onion (sliced)
  • 5 cups Romaine lettuce (washed and dried)
  • 2 avocados (sliced)
  • 1 pinch cilantro (extra to garnish)
  • 1 pinch sour cream (optional – to serve)

Instructions

  1. In a shallow dish, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, brown sugar, chili flakes, cumin, and salt.
  2. Add chicken thighs to half of the marinade. Let marinate for at least two hours in the refrigerator.
  3. Heat oil in a grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill chicken until golden brown and cooked through. Set aside to rest.
  4. Sauté sliced bell peppers and onions in the same pan until tender.
  5. Slice grilled chicken and combine with lettuce, avocados, grilled veggies, and remaining marinade. Serve chilled.

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