Description
Grilled California Avocado Chicken is a vibrant dish with marinated grilled chicken breasts topped with creamy avocado, tomatoes, and cheese. It’s quick and flavorful.
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
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 California avocados sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese
- Optional: chopped cilantro, balsamic glaze, diced red onion
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in olive oil, lime juice, garlic, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat grill to medium-high and lightly oil the grates.
- Grill chicken for 6–7 minutes per side, until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Top with sliced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, and shredded cheese.
- Close grill lid for 1–2 minutes to melt the cheese.
- Transfer to plates, garnish with cilantro or balsamic glaze, and serve.
Notes
- Adjust marinade time to suit your schedule.
- Monitor grill temperature to prevent burning.
- Use your choice of cheese for topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 425 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: grilled chicken, avocado, tomato, cheese, healthy, summer