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Sheet Pan Chicken Fajita Salad
with avocados / bell peppers

Active: 40 min Total: 40 min
We featured a version of chicken fajita salad in 2017, but this version is significantly faster to make without sacrificing any bold flavor.
Smarts: Cooking the chicken and peppers under the broiler gives them authentic fajita flavor by lightly charring them in places. Keep a close eye on the ingredients as they cook to prevent burning.
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Ingredients

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Servings:
4
Sheet Pan Chicken Fajita Salad:
  • Onions, medium red - 1 , sliced
  • Bell peppers, any color - 2 , sliced
  • Paprika - 1 tsp
  • Coriander, ground - 1 tsp
  • Cumin, ground - 1 tsp
  • Salt - 1 tsp
  • Chili powder - 1/2 tsp
  • Black pepper - 1/4 tsp
  • Chicken breasts, boneless and skinless - 1 lb , sliced in half to thin and cut into strips
  • Green onions - 2 , chopped, green and white parts combined
  • Limes - 1 , wedges
  • Tomatoes, cherry or grape - 1 cup , halved
  • Avocados - 1 , cubed
  • Oil, cooking - 2 Tbsp
  • Baby spinach - 8 oz
  • Pepitas / pumpkin seeds (opt) - 2 Tbsp
Cumin-Lime Vinaigrette:
  • Vinegar, red wine - 1 Tbsp
  • Lime juice - 2 tsp
  • Mustard, Dijon - 1 tsp
  • Honey - 1 tsp
  • Cumin, ground - 1/4 tsp
  • Oil, cooking - 4 Tbsp

Prep

  1. Onions / Bell peppers - (If prepping right before cooking, get broiler heating first.) Prep as directed and combine. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
  2. Make spice mix - Combine paprika, coriander, cumin (portion for salad), salt, chili powder, and black pepper. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
  3. Make vinaigrette - Whisk together vinegar, lime juice, mustard, honey, and cumin (portion for vinaigrette). Add oil (portion for vinaigrette) while whisking. Season vinaigrette with some salt and pepper. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
  4. Chicken - Slice breasts in half to thin and then cut into thin strips. Tenderize with a fork. (Can be done up to 2 days ahead)
  5. Green onions / Limes - Prep as directed.
  6. Tomatoes - Halve tomatoes.
  7. Avocados - Cube avocados.

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Make

  1. Turn on the oven’s broiler and move an oven rack to about 6” / 15 cm below the heat source.
  2. Toss chicken, onions, and bell peppers in oil (portion for salad) and then in spice mix. Spread out on a sheet pan.
  3. Slide sheet pan under the broiler and broil chicken and vegetables until cooked through, shaking the pan a few times during cooking, 5 to 7 minutes (depending on thickness of chicken strips).
  4. Meanwhile, toss together tomatoes, spinach, avocados, and pepitas. Add vinaigrette until dressed to your liking.
  5. When chicken and vegetables are done cooking, squeeze half the lime wedges over top.
  6. Top salad with chicken, peppers, onions, and green onions. Serve extra lime wedges on the side. Enjoy!

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