Description
This smokey chicken fajita salad recipe with homemade chimichurri dressing is the perfect veggie-loaded weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken Fajita:
- 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dry cilantro
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon grape seed oil
- 1 head of green leaf lettuce, chopped
- 1 tablespoon grape seed oil
- 1 yellow pepper, juilienned
- 1 red pepper, julienned
- 1 cup pickled red onion
- 2 avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Chimichurri Dressing:
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 cup fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, add smoked paprika, garlic powder, ground cumin, dry cilantro, sea salt, chipotle chili powder and black pepper. Mix to combine.
- Season both sides of the chicken breast with spice mixture. Set aside.
- Heat large skillet to medium high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of grape seed oil to the pan and then add julienned peppers. Saute until slightly browned, about 4-5 minutes.
- Remove from the pan and then add 1 tablespoon of grape seed oil and then immediately add the seasoned chicken breast. Sear both sides for 6-7 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink. Remove from the pan and let rest. Slice when the chicken has cooled down.
- For the dressing: add garlic clove, fresh cilantro, red wine vinegar, lime juice, 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper to a small food processor or blender. Blend until the cilantro is finely chopped. Then add olive oil to the food processor and blend until the dressing combines.
- To assemble the salad add green leaf lettuce to a large bowl (or four individual bowls), top with sliced chicken breast, sautéed peppers, pickled onions, cherry tomatoes and sliced avocado. Serve with chimichurri dressing on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups of salad
- Calories: 456
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 828 mg
- Fat: 31 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg