Grilled Chicken Fajita Salad is an easy and delicious full meal salad recipe. Grilled chicken with bell peppers, red onions and cheese seasoned with chili powder and lime juice with Ranch dressing. Takes only 40 minutes total time. It is also a healthy WeightWatchers (7) PointsPlus and diabetic friendly recipe. Makes (4) generous (2) cup servings. Grilled Chicken Fajita Salad will be loved by family, friends and guests.grilled-chicken-fajita-salad
INGREDIENTS:
1/4 cup lime juice
1 tsp chili powder
4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 lb total)
1 each red and green bell pepper, quartered
8 cups torn leaf lettuce
1/4 cup chopped red onions
1/2 cup 2% Colby & Monterey Jack Cheese Crumbles
1/2 cup light Ranch salad dressing
DIRECTIONS:
1. Mix together the lime juice and chili powder; pour over chicken in a shallow glass dish. Turn chicken to evenly coat both sides of each breast. Refrigerate 20 minutes to marinate.
2. Preheat grill to medium heat. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Grill chicken and peppers 5 minutes on each side or until chicken is done (165º F.).
3. Cut chicken and peppers into strips; place in a large bowl. Add lettuce and onions; mix lightly. Top with the cheese and salad dressing.
Yield: 4 Servings.
Serving Size: 2 Cups per serving.
WW PointsPlus+ = 7
Carb Choices: 1
Diet Exchange:
1/2 Carbohydrate + 1 Vegetable + 4 Meat (L) + 1 Fat
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 270, Total Fat 10g, Saturated Fat 3.5g, Cholesterol 85mg, Sodium 560mg, Sugars 5g, Carbohydrates 15g, Fiber 3g, Protein 30g
IMPORTANT: wwrecipes7.blogspot.com is not qualified in nutrition or medicine. Diabetes is a serious disease that requires medical attention by a professional. The recipes on this site should not be taken as medical advice. Always use caution when reading a recipe, and always pay attention to exchange sizes. Blood glucose levels can be affected by not following individual dietary guidelines that are set in place by a medical physician. Some of the recipes do use small amounts of sugar. Please check with your physician first. Recipes with sugar are not suitable for all diabetics.
DISCLAIMER: WeightWatchers is a registered trademark of Weight Watchers International Inc. Points and PointsPlus are trademarks of WeightWatchers International Inc. Authentic information about the program is only available at your local WeightWatchers meeting. This site is not affiliated with WeightWatchers International in any way and WeightWatchers has not reviewed this site for accuracy or suitability for WW members. Information on this site is based on recollections and assumptions of its author and is not warranted for any purpose by its author. All readers are encouraged to go to a Weight Watchers meeting for actual WW info. This site is presented under the rights of the First Amendment; rights worth fighting for. All information is intended for your general knowledge only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for specific medical conditions. You should seek prompt medical care for any specific health issues and consult your physician before starting a new fitness regimen.
INGREDIENTS:
1 tsp chili powder
4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 lb total)
1 each red and green bell pepper, quartered
8 cups torn leaf lettuce
1/4 cup chopped red onions
1/2 cup 2% Colby & Monterey Jack Cheese Crumbles
1/2 cup light Ranch salad dressing
DIRECTIONS:
1. Mix together the lime juice and chili powder; pour over chicken in a shallow glass dish. Turn chicken to evenly coat both sides of each breast. Refrigerate 20 minutes to marinate.
2. Preheat grill to medium heat. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Grill chicken and peppers 5 minutes on each side or until chicken is done (165º F.).
3. Cut chicken and peppers into strips; place in a large bowl. Add lettuce and onions; mix lightly. Top with the cheese and salad dressing.
Yield: 4 Servings.
Serving Size: 2 Cups per serving.
WW PointsPlus+ = 7
Carb Choices: 1
Diet Exchange:
1/2 Carbohydrate + 1 Vegetable + 4 Meat (L) + 1 Fat
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 270, Total Fat 10g, Saturated Fat 3.5g, Cholesterol 85mg, Sodium 560mg, Sugars 5g, Carbohydrates 15g, Fiber 3g, Protein 30g
IMPORTANT: wwrecipes7.blogspot.com is not qualified in nutrition or medicine. Diabetes is a serious disease that requires medical attention by a professional. The recipes on this site should not be taken as medical advice. Always use caution when reading a recipe, and always pay attention to exchange sizes. Blood glucose levels can be affected by not following individual dietary guidelines that are set in place by a medical physician. Some of the recipes do use small amounts of sugar. Please check with your physician first. Recipes with sugar are not suitable for all diabetics.
DISCLAIMER: WeightWatchers is a registered trademark of Weight Watchers International Inc. Points and PointsPlus are trademarks of WeightWatchers International Inc. Authentic information about the program is only available at your local WeightWatchers meeting. This site is not affiliated with WeightWatchers International in any way and WeightWatchers has not reviewed this site for accuracy or suitability for WW members. Information on this site is based on recollections and assumptions of its author and is not warranted for any purpose by its author. All readers are encouraged to go to a Weight Watchers meeting for actual WW info. This site is presented under the rights of the First Amendment; rights worth fighting for. All information is intended for your general knowledge only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for specific medical conditions. You should seek prompt medical care for any specific health issues and consult your physician before starting a new fitness regimen.
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