Description
This quick and fresh Grilled California Avocado Chicken recipe offers bold flavors with juicy grilled chicken, ripe avocado, and vibrant cherry tomatoes, making it perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 limes, juiced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Mix lime juice, olive oil, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
- Place the chicken breasts in the marinade and let them soak 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 cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes.
- Slice the avocado and arrange it on top of the grilled chicken along with the cherry tomatoes.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container. Keep the avocado separate if possible to avoid browning.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: grilled chicken, avocado, quick meals, healthy recipes, summer recipes