Paleo & Gluten Free Eats

Grilled Garlic Lime Chicken Fajita Salad

Fast and easy fajita salad loaded with crispy sweet potato fries, grilled chicken, and topped with creamy avocado dressing! Paleo, whole30, and makes for easy meal prep!

CourseMain Dish

Servings	Prep Time
4servings	20minutes

Cook Time

15minutes

Servings	Prep Time
4servings	20minutes

Cook Time

15minutes

Ingredients

Dressing

1/2large avocadopitted
1/2cup fresh cilantro leaves
2tablespoons olive oil
2tablespoons water
lime juicefrom 1/2 lime
1medium garlic clove
1/2teaspoon sea salt
1/4teaspoon red pepper flakes

Marinade

2tablespoons olive oil
1tablespoon sun-dried tomatoes in olive oilI use trader Joe’s brand
2teaspoons minced garlic
lime juicefrom 1/2 lime
1tablespoon fresh cilantro leaves
1/2teaspoon sea salt
2teaspoons ground cumin
1/2teaspoon red pepper flakes

Salad

2large chicken thighs
2large eggssoft boiled
1/2medium red bell peppercut into 1/2″ strips
1/2medium yellow bell peppercut into 1/2″ strips
1/2medium white onioncut into 1/2″ strips
10oz salad mix

Sweet potato fries

2medium sweet potatoescut in 1/4″ strips
1tablespoon arrowroot flour
2tablespoons olive oil
1tablespoon cumin powderor Trader Joe’s chili lime seasoning
sea salt flakesto taste

Instructions

Blend marinade ingredients together until smooth. Pour marinade into a ziplock bag with the chicken thighs and marinade for two hours or as time allows.
Grease a grill pan or skillet with olive oil and cook chicken fillets over medium heat, cook on each side until crispy and cooked through. Once chicken is cooked, set aside and allow to rest.
Fry peppers and onion lightly in olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, until cooked to your liking.
Preheat oven to 475F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Slice sweet potato fries into thin strips and toss in oil, flour, and seasoning. Bake fries on 475F for about 30-45 minutes until crispy.
In a blender or food processor, blend ingredients for dressing until smooth.
Slice chicken into strips and prepare salad with salad mix, avocado slices, peppers, onion strips, chicken, fries, and eggs. Drizzle with avocado dressing and serve.