Chicken Fajita Salad
with spicy (or not) guacamole
We first featured this Latin-flavor loaded salad the week of 11/30/15. We think the key was blending our spicy guacamole into a paleo-friendly dressing that's still rich and creamy.
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Ingredients
Chicken Fajita Salad:
- Onions, red - 1/2, diced
- Bell peppers, any color - 2, diced
- Chicken breasts, boneless and skinless - 1 lb
- Chili powder - 2 tsp
- Cumin, ground - 1 tsp
- Lettuce, romaine (sub butterhead) - 2 heads
- Oil, cooking - 1 Tbsp + 1 Tbsp
- Salsa, store-bought (choose your fave) - 1/4 cup
Spicy Guacamole and Dressing:
- Shallots - 1/2 clove, diced
- Jalapenos (opt) - 1/2, diced
- Avocados, medium - 2, mashed
- Cilantro, fresh (opt) - 1 Tbsp, chopped
- Limes - 1/2, juice of
- Oil, olive - 3 Tbsp
Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
Calories
475
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% Daily Value
Total Fat
32g
49%
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Saturated Fat
5g
24%
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Trans Fat
0g
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Cholesterol
70mg
23%
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Sodium
553mg
23%
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Total Carbohydrate
24g
8%
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Dietary Fiber
14g
55%
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Sugars
8g
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Protein
30g
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Prep
- Onions / Bell peppers / Shallots / Jalapenos - Prep as directed. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
- Chicken breasts - Slice into strips. Season with chili powder, cumin and some salt and pepper and tenderize with a fork. (Can be done up to 1 day ahead)
- Cilantro - Chop.
- Guacamole and dressing - Mash avocados and combine with shallots, jalapenos and cilantro. Season with lime juice and salt and pepper. Transfer half the guacamole to a small bowl and, using an immersion blender, blend with olive oil until smooth and creamy.
- Lettuce - Chop.
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Make
- Heat a saucepan over medium heat. Add first part of cooking oil and when hot, add onions and bell peppers and saute until tender, ~3 minutes. Transfer to a plate and return pan to heat. Add second part of oil and saute chicken until golden brown on all sides and cooked through, ~6 minutes.
- Top lettuce with chicken, peppers and onions, salsa and guacamole. Toss with dressing just before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
Calories
475
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% Daily Value
Total Fat
32g
49%
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Saturated Fat
5g
24%
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Trans Fat
0g
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Cholesterol
70mg
23%
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Sodium
553mg
23%
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Total Carbohydrate
24g
8%
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Dietary Fiber
14g
55%
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Sugars
8g
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Protein
30g
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Reviews
Ratings
58 reviews
Horrible. Impossible to flip these things without everything flying out. Burned the tortillas. This recipe has too many things that you need to be specific about. Taste is good, but won't ever make this again (tried it twice and the result is the same).
0 HelpfulMy tortillas were WAY too big -- need small circles next time. I also need to invest in a good non-stick skillet. I will try the guac next time! And be sure to pick up cilantro. May add some chicken, too.
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