Description
This Healthy Chili Lime Chicken Fajita recipe is packed with zesty lime flavor, tender grilled chicken, and vibrant veggies—all tossed together for a wholesome and satisfying meal. Quick enough for weeknights and pretty enough for guests, it’s a fresh twist on a Tex-Mex favorite that you’ll want to make again and again.
Ingredients
For the Marinade/Dressing:
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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100 ml lime juice (freshly squeezed)
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2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
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2 cloves garlic, crushed
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1 teaspoon brown sugar
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¾ teaspoon red chili flakes (adjust to taste)
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½ teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon salt
For the Salad:
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4 boneless, skinless chicken thigh fillets
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½ yellow bell pepper, sliced
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½ red bell pepper, sliced
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½ onion, sliced
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5 cups romaine or cos lettuce, washed and dried
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2 avocados, sliced
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Extra cilantro for garnish
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Optional: sour cream for serving
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Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
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In a bowl, whisk together all marinade ingredients until well combined.
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Pour half the marinade over the chicken in a shallow dish. Cover and marinate in the fridge for 2 hours if possible. Reserve the remaining marinade in the fridge to use as a dressing.
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Heat 1 tsp olive oil in a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Grill chicken on both sides until golden, crispy, and cooked through. Cook in batches if needed. Set aside and let rest.
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Wipe the pan, add another teaspoon of oil, and sauté the bell peppers and onion until tender and slightly charred.
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Slice the chicken into strips.
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Assemble salad bowls with lettuce, avocado, sautéed peppers and onions, and grilled chicken. Drizzle with the reserved marinade/dressing.
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Garnish with extra cilantro, add lime wedges, and serve with sour cream if desired.
Notes
Short on time? Even 30 minutes of marinating can boost flavor.
Substitute chicken breast for a leaner option, but watch for overcooking.
This recipe makes a great meal prep option—store components separately.
Turn it into wraps or tacos with whole wheat tortillas!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main course
- Method: Grilling / skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg