Chicken Fajita Salad Recipe
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Chicken Fajita Salad

By: Lois Proudfit 
"This recipe came from Texas, which is famous for its Mexican food. I love to cook, even though it's just for me and my husband now. I invite our grown kids over a lot, and they just love this recipe. I'm happy to share it!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.1 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (14)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil, divided
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into thin strips
  • 1 onion, cut into thin wedges
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
  • 1 (7 ounce) can chopped green chilies, drained
  • 1 cup whole almonds, toasted
  • Shredded lettuce
  • 3 tomatoes, cut into wedges
  • 1 avocado, sliced

Directions

  1. Combine 1 tablespoon oil, lime juice, garlic, cumin and oregano. Toss with chicken; marinate at least 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a skillet, heat remaining oil on medium-high. Saute onion 2 minutes. Drain chicken, reserving marinade. Add chicken to skillet; stir-fry until it begins to brown. Add red pepper, chilies and marinade; cook 2 minutes. Stir in almonds. Serve immediately over shredded lettuce and top with tomatoes and avocado.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2007 by beccasue   view full review
I thought this was so good!!! i would actually give this a 4.5. I made a few changes, instead...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on May 3, 2008 by Cheesecakemama   view full review
We liked the chicken marinade on this one. I was a little short on the lime so added some...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on May 13, 2010 by KIT_ON   view full review
Not very good...needed salt, more flavor...all I tasted was lime.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2010 by motherteresa   view full review
pretty good recipe. thanks.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2010 by Fit&Healthy Mom   view full review
This salad was absolutely delicious! I marinated the chicken for 2 hours and we grilled...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 21, 2008 by Keri Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was okay, but I had to make a few changes to make it good. It definitely needed salt,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on May 22, 2011 by kellieann Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was really good. I used the full amount of marinade for only two servings of chicken, but...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2010 by trogers1   view full review
very good made it for a party.. everyone loved it...left out the avocodo..but it was still...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2009 by Bridget   view full review
I used this recipe to make fajitas. Excellent flavor. A hit with the family as well as little...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on May 6, 2012 by Lake lady   view full review
I added guacamole, sour cream, corn salsa and shredded cheese. Never had almonds on one before...

 

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