Char-Grilled Chicken Fajita Salad
Char-Grilled Chicken Fajita Salad layers juicy marinated chicken with smoky, blistered peppers and onions over crisp-tender romaine for a vibrant mix of textures. The marinade adds bright, tangy depth while the grill kiss brings a satisfying char. Serve it for a fresh weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing summer cookout when you want something hearty yet light.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Char-Grilled Chicken Fajita Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 70 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityFair
- 51 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 49
- Heart Health
- 92
- Metabolic
- 60
- Digestive
- 44
- Inflammatory
- 63
- Performance
- 69
- General Wellness
- 1
Mix the chicken strips with the fajita marinade in a large bowl. Marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour to overnight.
- 2
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 3
Stir together the oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Rinse the heads of romaine lettuce and cut them in half lengthwise. Brush the cut romaine with the oil-garlic mixture.
- 4
Add the sliced peppers and onions to the oil-garlic mixture and toss to coat.
- 5
Place the romaine cut-side down on the oiled grill. Cook just until grill marks form, about 2 minutes. Remove and let cool.
- 6
If using a grill basket, spread the marinated chicken evenly in the basket; otherwise, thread the chicken and vegetables onto skewers. Grill the chicken for 5 minutes. Turn the chicken in the basket, add the vegetables, and continue grilling until an instant-read thermometer in the chicken reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 10 minutes more.
- 7
Slice the grilled lettuce and arrange it on serving plates. Divide the chicken and vegetables evenly over the grilled romaine.
- Calories 416.27 kcal High 21%
- Protein 28.24 g Good Source 56%
- Carbohydrate 47.94 g 17%
- Total Fat 8.82 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 1.03 g Moderate 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 70.32 mg High 23%
- Sodium 10955.98 mg High 476%
- Dietary Fiber 18.94 g Good Source 68%
- Total Sugars 4.19 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 72.1 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 8.27 mg Good Source 46%
- Potassium 375.1 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 1187.32 mcg Good Source 132%
- Vitamin C 103.98 mg Good Source 116%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Char Grilled Chicken Fajita Salad is a Tex Mex dinner recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Diced Onion, and Fajita Marinade. Each serving provides about 416.27 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Char-Grilled Chicken Fajita Salad?
- It is a Tex-Mex salad recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Char-Grilled Chicken Fajita Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Diced Onion, Fajita Marinade, Garlic. The full list of 9 is above.
- What goes well with Char-Grilled Chicken Fajita Salad?
- Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Char-Grilled Chicken Fajita Salad?
- About 35 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 416.27 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Char-Grilled Chicken Fajita Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Char-Grilled Chicken Fajita Salad healthy?
- Char-Grilled Chicken Fajita Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 68/100. Per serving, it provides 416.27 calories and 28.24 g of protein, or 56% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 10955.98 mg (476% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.03 g (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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