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:
3 tablespoons olive oil
100 ml lime juice (freshly squeezed)
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon brown sugar
¾ teaspoon red chili flakes (adjust to taste)
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
For the Salad:
4 boneless, skinless chicken thigh fillets
½ yellow bell pepper, sliced
½ red bell pepper, sliced
½ onion, sliced
5 cups romaine or cos lettuce, washed and dried
2 avocados, sliced
Extra cilantro for garnish
Optional: sour cream for serving
Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
In a bowl, whisk together all marinade ingredients until well combined.
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.
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.
Wipe the pan, add another teaspoon of oil, and sauté the bell peppers and onion until tender and slightly charred.
Slice the chicken into strips.
Assemble salad bowls with lettuce, avocado, sautéed peppers and onions, and grilled chicken. Drizzle with the reserved marinade/dressing.
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