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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
Char-Grilled Chicken Fajita Salad
  1. 1

    Mix the chicken strips with the fajita marinade in a large bowl. Marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour to overnight.

  2. 2

    Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.

  3. 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. 4

    Add the sliced peppers and onions to the oil-garlic mixture and toss to coat.

  5. 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. 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. 7

    Slice the grilled lettuce and arrange it on serving plates. Divide the chicken and vegetables evenly over the grilled romaine.

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 416.23 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.
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 416.23 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.

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