Description
A fresh and flavorful grilled California avocado chicken topped with a vibrant avocado salsa, combining smoky grilled chicken with creamy and zesty toppings.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Rub chicken breasts with olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, and cumin.
- Place chicken on the grill and cook for 5–7 minutes per side until fully cooked and nicely charred.
- While the chicken cooks, combine diced avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, lime juice, and a pinch of salt in a bowl to make the topping.
- In the last 2 minutes of grilling, add cheese on top of the chicken and allow it to melt.
- Remove chicken from the grill and top with the avocado mixture.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for a juicier alternative.
- Add crispy bacon for extra flavor.
- Swap cheese with pepper jack for a spicy twist.
- Cook in a grill pan or skillet if a grill is not available.
- Serve over salad greens or in wraps for variety.
- Store chicken and avocado topping separately for freshness.
- Add lime juice to avocado to prevent browning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
