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Chicken Fajita Salad Bowl

Chicken Fajita Salad Bowl

Course Main Course, Salad
Cuisine American, Mexican, Tex Mex
Keyword chicken fajita, fajita, salad bowl
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1-1.5 pounds Chicken Breast, boneless skinless
  • 1 large Bell Pepper, sliced (I use parts of peppers of various colors)
  • 1 large Sweet Onion, sliced
  • 1/4 cup Canola Oil, divided
  • 1/2 cup Fajita Seasoning, divided (see Recipe Notes for a recipe)
  • 1/4 cup Lime Juice, divided
  • 1 head Romaine Lettuce, chopped
  • 1 15.25 ounce can Whole Kernel Corn
  • 1 cup Fresh Pico de Gallo (substitute salsa)
  • 1 medium Avocado, diced
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • Sour Cream, for topping
  • Fresh Cilantro, torn garnish
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cut the chicken breast into 1/2 inch cubes and slice the bell pepper and onion.

  2. Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of canola oil. When it begins to shimmer, add the vegetables and season with salt & pepper. Cook, stirring often, until the peppers begin to bend easily.

  3. Add 2 tablespoons of lime juice and 1/4 cup of the fajita seasoning. Mix everything well and cook for another 2 minutes. If the vegetables look dry, add a little water so the seasoning coats everything.

  4. Remove the vegetables to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm. This will also help them cook a little more.

  5. In the same pan, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of canola oil. Add the chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the chicken is done, about 5-7 minutes, being careful to not overcook.

  6. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of lime juice and 1/4 cup of fajita seasoning. Stir the chicken to completely coat it all. Add some water if the seasoning looks dry.

  7. Remove the chicken to a plate and allow it to cool as you build your salad.

  8. In a bowl, add about 1/4 cup of lettuce. Then add some corn, pico de gallo, bell pepper and onion mix, and chicken. Top with fresh avocado, cheddar cheese, sour cream, and fresh cilantro leaves. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Fajita Seasoning

  • 1/4 cup Paprika
  • 1/4 cup Cumin
  • 2 Tablespoons Chili Powder
  • 1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder
  • 2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano

This can be doubled if needed.