Chicken Fajita Salad
Author:
Kristen Barkley
Recipe type:
Main Dish, Salads
Prep time:
4 hours
Cook time:
25 mins
Total time:
4 hours 25 mins
Serves:
4
This chicken fajita salad is simple to prepare yet bursts with flavor from fresh, wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
1½ lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
⅓ c olive oil
Juice of 3 limes (~ ⅓ c)
3 T fresh cilantro
3 cloves minced garlic
1 t red chili flakes
¼ t ground cumin
1 t sea salt
2 T clarified pasture butter or ghee
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 large yellow onion, sliced
2 c chopped romaine
2 c chopped leaf lettuce
1 Roma tomato, sliced
1 avocado, sliced
fresh cilantro for garnish
Dr. Brown approved salsa or homemade, optional
Instructions
In a food processor, add olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, chili flakes, cumin and salt. Pulse to chop cilantro and combine.
In a large ziploc, add chicken thighs and marinade.
Marinade for at least 4 hours but up to 24 hours.
Remove chicken from bag and add to hot grill or grill pan.
Cook until browned and internal temp has reached 165F.
In a large skillet, heat butter and add peppers and onion. Cook over low-medium heat until softened.
Remove from heat.
Wash and prepare lettuce.
Plate.
Top with chicken, peppers and onions, tomatoes, avocado, cilantro, and salsa if desired.
Recipe by
Marpe
at https://www.marpewellness.com/recipes/chicken-fajita-salad/
3.4.3177