Description
A sunny, simple meal that pairs smoky grilled chicken with creamy avocado and fresh tomatoes for a light yet satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds)
- 2 ripe California avocados
- 2 medium fresh tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to create a simple marinade.
- Place the chicken breasts in a shallow dish or resealable bag. Pour the marinade over the chicken, turning to coat each piece well.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Oil the grill grates lightly to prevent sticking.
- Grill the marinated chicken for about 6–7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked through.
- While the chicken is grilling, slice the avocados and dice the fresh tomatoes.
- Once the chicken reaches 165°F, top each breast with avocado slices and a spoonful of diced tomatoes.
Notes
For extra depth, add a teaspoon of smoked paprika to the marinade. Let the chicken rest for 3–5 minutes after grilling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: California
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: grilled chicken, avocado, lime, healthy dinner, California flavors