Description
This Grilled California Avocado Chicken is a quick and healthy weeknight dinner featuring juicy grilled chicken, creamy avocado, and a zesty lime kick. Ready in under 30 minutes, it's perfect for busy families.
Ingredients
2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 medium ripe avocados
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
to taste salt
to taste black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Pound chicken breasts to an even ½-inch thickness
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Coat chicken thoroughly with the marinade and let sit for 5 minutes
- Grill chicken for 5-7 minutes per side, until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove from grill and let rest for a few minutes
- While chicken rests, slice avocados. Slice rested chicken and fan avocado slices on top. Squeeze extra lime juice over everything and garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve immediately
Notes
Pound chicken to even thickness for uniform cooking.
Let chicken rest after grilling to lock in juices.
Use a hot grill for good sear marks and to prevent sticking.
Slice avocado just before serving to prevent browning.
Store leftover chicken and avocado separately in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat chicken in a skillet, not microwave, and add fresh avocado slices.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (half chicken breast with half avocado)
- Calories: 385 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: chicken, avocado, grilled, dinner, quick, healthy