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    Chicken Fajita Salad

    Published: Apr 5, 2016 • Modified: Aug 21, 2022 by Charlotte• This post may contain affiliate links •Leave a Comment

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    Chicken Fajita Salad

    Chicken Fajita Salad- a lower carb way to enjoy a Mexican food favorite!

     

    Ever crave Mexican food but don't want all the extra carbs? Here's a meal that helps dash those cravings by including the ingredients everyone loves. You can easily reduce the carbs in this salad by reducing or eliminating the black beans. (Beans are a good source of fiber.)  

    If you are cooking for family members who prefer traditional Mexican food, just heat up a few tortillas and fill with the fajita chicken mixture and all will enjoy! Be sure to make a little extra for lunch the next day too!

     

    Chicken Fajita Salad

    Chicken Fajita Salad

    Cure your Mexican food cravings with a lower carb salad featuring all your favorite ingredients. Fajita seasoned chicken, black beans, peppers and low carb tortillas combine for a satisfying meal.
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    Course: Salad
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 479kcal
    Author: Easyhealth Living

    Ingredients

    • 4 small low carb tortillas
    • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
    • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
    • ½ Tablespoons worcestershire sauce
    • ½ teaspoon cumin
    • ½ teaspoon garlic
    • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
    • 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs cut in 1.5"x1" pieces
    • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
    • ¼ cup diced onion may use frozen
    • ¼ cup diced green bell peppers may use frozen
    • ¾ cup black beans
    • 8 cups romaine lettuce
    • 8-10 cherry tomatoes halved
    • ½ cup grated cheddar cheese
    • ½ cup sour cream
    • ½ cup salsa

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
    • Slice tortillas into thin strips with a pizza cutter. Place on cookie sheet and bake until crispy-about 10 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside. (Watch carefully to prevent over cooking.)
    • Meanwhile, add next 7 ingredients to a zipper lock bag (lemon juice through chicken) and allow to marinate 15-30 minutes.
    • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
    • Add chicken (discard marinade), onion and bell pepper to skillet and cook until chicken is done throughout- about 10 minutes. Stir to allow even cooking. Add beans to skillet and cook 2-3 minutes to heat thoroughly.
    • In 4 large bowls, build salads as follows:
    • Romaine, tomatoes, chicken mixture, grated cheese, sour cream, salsa, tortilla strips.

    Notes

    Serving size: ¼ recipe
     
    Calories-451, Fat-22gm, Carb-27gm, Sodium-833gm, Fiber-5gm, Protein-39gm
    Calories: 479kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 116mg | Sodium: 461mg | Potassium: 834mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 9150IU | Vitamin C: 23.7mg | Calcium: 199mg | Iron: 3.5mg
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