Description
Grilled California Avocado Chicken is a fresh and flavorful summer dinner featuring juicy grilled chicken, creamy avocado, cherry tomatoes, and melted cheese with a zesty lime marinade.
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
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 California avocados sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese
- Optional chopped cilantro
- Optional balsamic glaze
- Optional diced red onion
Instructions
- Whisk olive oil, lime juice, garlic, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Add chicken and coat evenly with marinade.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat and oil grates lightly.
- Remove chicken from marinade and grill for 6 to 7 minutes per side.
- Cook until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Top chicken with avocado, cherry tomatoes, and shredded cheese.
- Close grill lid for 1 to 2 minutes until cheese melts slightly.
- Transfer to serving plates and garnish as desired.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Marinate longer for stronger flavor.
- Use ripe California avocados for the best texture.
- Store avocado separately if preparing leftovers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with toppings
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 520
- Fat: 24
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 42
- Cholesterol: 115