Zesty Chicken Fajita Salad
A high-protein, satisfying salad featuring warm fajita-spiced chicken and crisp bell peppers. Topped with rich guacamole and fresh lime juice for a perfectly balanced midlife lunch.
Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
Makes
1 serving
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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Setup
Get set up
Choose your servings, gather what you need, then cook along below.
Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
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Equipment
Large skillet
Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
Do these three things first
- 1Prep oz raw chicken breast (sliced), medium bell pepper (sliced), small red onion (sliced)
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
Gather as you go
Ingredients
From Your Pantry
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Instructions
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Next: Heat the olive oil in a skillet…
- 01
Heat the olive oil in a skillet…
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
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Toss the chicken strips with a pinch…
Toss the chicken strips with a pinch of salt, black pepper, ground cumin, and chili powder. Add to the skillet and cook for 5 to 6 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside.
Look for: browned and cooked through
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Add the sliced bell pepper and red…
In the same skillet, add the sliced bell pepper and red onion. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until they are tender-crisp and slightly charred on the edges.
Look for: they are tender-crisp and slightly charred on the edges
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Arrange the chopped romaine lettuce in a…
Arrange the chopped romaine lettuce in a large, wide bowl.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Top the greens with the warm chicken…
Top the greens with the warm chicken and fajita vegetables, then add a generous dollop of guacamole. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the top as a simple, tangy dressing.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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