Juicy Grilled California Avocado Chicken
An easy and delicious grilled chicken dish topped with creamy avocado and fresh tomatoes, perfect for summer barbecues or weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 24 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 ripe California avocado, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lime juice (optional for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Rub this mixture onto the chicken breasts.
- Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
- Remove from the grill and let it rest.
- Top the grilled chicken with slices of avocado and halved cherry tomatoes.
- Drizzle with lime juice if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
Choose ripe avocados for the best flavor. Marinating the chicken can add moisture. A meat thermometer should read 165°F for safety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 80mg