Grilled Chili Lime Chicken Fajita Salad
This Grilled Chili Lime Chicken Fajita Salad delivers 6g protein and 214 calories per serving—a vegetable-forward side that complements high-protein mains. Preps 4 servings quickly on the stovetop, functioning as an add-on to your main protein dish for volume and micronutrients. Built for lifters managing calories tightly while maximizing satiety through low-calorie vegetables.
Ingredients
- •Olive oil(45g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Lime Juice, Fresh(100g)
- •Cilantro, Fresh(30g)
- •Garlic(120g)
- •Brown sugar(5g)
- •Red pepper flakes(4g)
- •Cumin, Ground(3g)
- •1 teaspoon salt
- •Chicken Thigh, Boneless Skinless
Boneless skinless thighs. Fattier than breast but more forgiving to cook.
- •Bell Pepper
- •Bell Pepper
- •Yellow Onion
- •Lettuce, Romaine(1200g)
- •Avocado
- •1 pinch cilantro (extra to garnish)
- •1 pinch sour cream (optional - to serve)
Regular or fat-free both work. Fat-free is thinner but saves ~40 cal/serving.
Instructions
- 1Whisk marinade ingredients together to combine. Pour half the marinade into a shallow dish to marinade the chicken fillets for two hours if time allows. Refrigerate the reserved untouched marinade to use as a dressing.
- 2Heat about one teaspoon of oil in a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat and grill chicken fillets on each side until golden, crispy and cooked through. (Grill in batches to prevent excess water being released.) Once chicken is cooked, set aside and allow to rest.
- 3Wipe pan over with paper towel; drizzle with another teaspoon of oil and fry pepper and onion strips until cooked to your liking.
- 4Slice chicken into strips and prepare salad with leaves, avocado slices, peppers, onion strips and chicken. Drizzle with remaining marinade/dressing and serve with (optional) extra cilantro leaves and sour cream.
Nutrition — Per Serving
214
calories
6g
protein
13g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 24g
- Saturated fat
- 1.7g
- Sodium
- 35 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 7.6g
4 servings per batch · ~377g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Grilled Chili Lime Chicken Fajita Salad have per serving?
Each serving contains only 6g of protein, 214 calories, 13g fat, and 24g carbs. This is a low-protein option that functions more as a vegetable-forward side or light lunch rather than a standalone protein source.
How long does Grilled Chili Lime Chicken Fajita Salad take to prep?
This recipe has quick prep time and yields 4 servings, making it fast to assemble for meal prep despite its minimal protein contribution.
Is Grilled Chili Lime Chicken Fajita Salad good for fat loss?
At only 214 calories per serving with fiber from vegetables, this salad works well as a fat loss side dish or light lunch filler, though you'd need additional protein sources to meet daily macro targets.
