Description
Grilled Avocado Chicken is a vibrant and healthy dish featuring juicy grilled chicken topped with creamy avocado, fresh tomatoes, and melted cheese. Perfect for quick dinners or summer meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 California avocados sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese
- Optional: cilantro, balsamic glaze, red onion
Instructions
- Whisk olive oil, lime juice, garlic, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Coat chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat and oil grates.
- Grill chicken for 6–7 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- Top with avocado, tomatoes, and cheese.
- Close lid briefly to melt cheese and serve.
Notes
- Do not overflip chicken while grilling.
- Use ripe avocados for best texture.
- Add balsamic glaze for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 520
- Fat: 24
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 40
- Cholesterol: 95