Carlsbad Cravings · by Jen

Chicken Fajita Salad

Name: Chicken Fajita Salad
Prep time: 480 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 495 min
Yield: 6, 6 servings
Cuisine: mexican
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 tablespoons orange juice; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 tsp EACH garlic powder, onion powder, salt; 1/2 tsp EACH smoked paprika, chipotle chili pepper, dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 teaspoons mesquite liquid smoke ((optional)); 2 small chicken breasts (1 pound) or boneless chicken thighs (pounded to an even thickness); 1 red bell pepper, (quartered if grilling, sliced if cooking on the stove); 1 orange bell pepper, (quartered if grilling, sliced if cooking on the stove); 1 yellow bell pepper, (quartered if grilling, sliced if cooking on the stove); 1 red onion, (quartered if grilling, sliced if cooking on the stove); 1 large head Romaine lettuce (6 cups), chopped; 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved; 2 avocados, sliced or chopped; 1/3 cup packed cilantro, finely chopped; 1/4 cup cotija cheese; 1/4 cup roasted, salted sunflower seeds or pepitas; 3/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt; 1/2 cup medium roasted salsa verde ((or regular salsa)); 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons lime juice, plus more to taste; 2-3 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 tsp EACH salt, ground cumin, pepper; cayenne pepper to taste

NUTRITION · PER SERVING495M COOK

CAL 26%·PRO 48%

CARBS 29G22% OF CAL

10G FIBER0G ADDED0G INTRINSIC5G OTHER13G TOTAL SUGAR

FAT 35G62% OF CAL

9G SAT26G UNSAT

BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV

A vibrant salad built on marinated grilled chicken with bell peppers, onions, lettuce, and creamy salsa dressing. Fresh, colorful, and satisfying for lunch or entertaining.

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Ingredients

serves 6

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 tsp EACH garlic powder, onion powder, salt
1/2 tsp EACH smoked paprika, chipotle chili pepper, dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons mesquite liquid smoke ((optional))
2 small chicken breasts (1 pound) or boneless chicken thighs (pounded to an even thickness)
1 red bell pepper, (quartered if grilling, sliced if cooking on the stove)
1 orange bell pepper, (quartered if grilling, sliced if cooking on the stove)
1 yellow bell pepper, (quartered if grilling, sliced if cooking on the stove)
1 red onion, (quartered if grilling, sliced if cooking on the stove)
1 large head Romaine lettuce (6 cups), chopped
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
2 avocados, sliced or chopped
1/3 cup packed cilantro, finely chopped
1/4 cup cotija cheese
1/4 cup roasted, salted sunflower seeds or pepitas
3/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
1/2 cup medium roasted salsa verde ((or regular salsa))
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lime juice, plus more to taste
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp EACH salt, ground cumin, pepper
cayenne pepper to taste

At a glance

PER SERVING · TIME 495M

CAL 26%·PRO 48%

CARBS 29G22% OF CAL

10G FIBER0G ADDED0G INTRINSIC5G OTHER13G TOTAL SUGAR

FAT 35G62% OF CAL

9G SAT26G UNSAT

BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV

Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved

All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.

Prep: 8h
Cook: 15m
Sodium: 1251mg
Total sugar: 13g
Added sugar: ≥3g

Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.

Vitamins & minerals

Potassium: 1086mg
Calcium: 129mg
Iron: 3mg

Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.

PREP: 480M
SODIUM: 1251MG
ESTIMATE: COMPLETE

Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.

Chicken Fajita Salad

Nutrition & ingredients

Ingredients

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