Description
A delightful grilled chicken dish topped with creamy avocado and zesty cherry tomatoes, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- Juice of 2 limes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Whisk together lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Add chicken breasts to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Let them marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the chicken for 6-8 minutes on each side, or until it’s fully cooked.
- Remove from the grill and let the chicken rest for a few minutes.
- Slice the avocado and arrange it on top of the grilled chicken along with the halved cherry tomatoes.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
Marinade time matters; let the chicken sit in the marinade for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: grilled chicken, avocado, summer recipes, easy dinner, healthy meal