Description
Grilled California Avocado Chicken delivers summer’s perfect protein punch right from your backyard grill. Creamy avocado and tender chicken create a fresh, zesty meal that keeps your dinner game strong and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 ripe California avocado
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cooking Liquids:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
- Fire up your grill to 400°F, creating a perfect medium-high heat zone for juicy chicken.
- Whisk 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, salt, and pepper in a small mixing bowl until smoothly combined.
- Thoroughly coat your 2 chicken breasts with the prepared marinade, ensuring every surface gets covered. Let the chicken absorb flavors for 30 minutes at room temperature.
- Place marinated chicken onto the preheated grill. Cook for 6-7 minutes on the first side, watching for beautiful golden-brown grill marks.
- Flip chicken and continue grilling for another 6-7 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Check doneness with a meat thermometer.
- Remove chicken from grill and let rest for 3-5 minutes to redistribute internal juices.
- Slice 1 ripe California avocado into thin, elegant wedges while chicken is resting.
- Arrange avocado slices gracefully atop each grilled chicken breast, creating a fresh, creamy garnish.
- Serve chicken immediately to enjoy maximum flavor and temperature.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken at room temperature to help it absorb flavors more evenly and ensure tender results.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes after grilling to lock in juices and prevent dryness.
- Select ripe but firm avocados that will hold their shape when sliced and placed on warm chicken.
- For a low-carb option, serve the grilled chicken and avocado over a fresh green salad instead of traditional sides.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg