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Chicken Fajita and Spiralized Sweet Potato Salad

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients

  • Chicken
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil plus more for cooking
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika ½ teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon honey
  • Zest and juice of 2 limes Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • pounds boneless chicken breasts about 3 chicken breasts
  • Fries
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes Blade D, noodles trimmed
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 1 red bell pepper Blade A, noodles trimmed
  • 1 yellow bell pepper Blade A, noodles trimmed
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 2 heads romaine lettuce chopped
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  • 1 jalapeño seeded and chopped
  • ? cup fresh cilantro leaves coarsely chopped
  • 1 or 2 avocados pitted, peeled, and sliced
  • ½ cup shredded
  • cheddar cheese or crumbled queso fresco
  • Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil ¼ cup fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Instructions

  • MARINATE THE CHICKEN. In a large zip-top bag, combine the olive oil, chili powder, paprika, cumin, honey, lime zest and juice, and a large pinch each of salt and pepper. Add the chicken and rub in the marinade. Seal the bag and place it in the fridge for at least 1 hour or up to 12 hours to marinate.
  • MAKE THE FRIES. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once oil is shimmering, add the sweet potato noodles and season with salt and pepper. Toss until cooked through, about 7 minutes.
  • MEANWHILE, COOK THE CHICKEN. In a large cast-iron skillet or grill pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high. When it shimmers, add the chicken and sear for 5 minutes, then ?ip and cook for 5-10 minutes more until cooked through and juices run clear. Remove the chicken from the skillet and slice crosswise into pieces or cube.
  • Add the peppers and a pinch each of salt and black pepper to the same skillet. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, until softened, then remove from the heat.
  • MAKE THE SALAD. In a large bowl, toss together the lettuce, jalapeño, and cilantro. Add the avocado (to taste), cooked peppers, and sweet potato fries. Add the chicken to the salads. Sprinkle with the cheese.
  • MAKE THE VINAIGRETTE. Whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, honey, chili powder, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Taste and add more salt and pepper as needed.
  • Serve the salad with the vinaigrette alongside.