Description
Grilled California Avocado Chicken is a fresh, flavorful dish featuring juicy grilled chicken topped with creamy avocado, sweet cherry tomatoes, and melted cheese—perfect for quick, healthy meals.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken & Marinade:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 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
For the Toppings:
- 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
- In a bowl or zip-top bag, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, garlic, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Add the chicken and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours.
- Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates.
- Remove chicken from marinade and shake off excess.
- Grill for 6–7 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Once cooked, top with sliced avocado, cherry tomatoes, and shredded cheese.
- Close the grill lid for 1–2 minutes to melt the cheese.
- Remove from grill, garnish with cilantro or balsamic glaze if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
Let the chicken rest for 3–5 minutes before serving to keep it juicy.
Slice avocados just before serving to prevent browning.
A grill pan or cast iron skillet works great if you don’t have an outdoor grill.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 425 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg