Juicy Grilled California Avocado Chicken
A vibrant dish combining tender chicken with creamy avocados and a flavorful marinade of lime, garlic, and paprika.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 avocados, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- Juice of 2 limes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Mix olive oil, lime juice, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
- Marinate the chicken breasts in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Prepare the avocado and cherry tomatoes while the chicken is grilling.
- Slice and serve when the chicken is fully cooked.
Notes
For best results, let the chicken rest a few minutes after grilling to retain juices. You can customize the marinade with other flavors like orange juice or crushed red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg