Description
Grilled California Avocado Chicken is a delightful dish that combines juicy, marinated chicken breasts with creamy grilled avocados, perfect for any weeknight dinner or summer barbecue. Marinated in zesty lime and spices, this recipe creates an explosion of flavor in every bite. Topped with fresh cilantro, it transforms simple ingredients into a culinary celebration that your family and friends will adore.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 ripe avocados, halved and pitted
- 2 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, garlic, chili powder, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
- Place chicken in a zip-top bag or shallow dish; pour marinade over it. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight for best results.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (375?F).
- Remove chicken from marinade (reserve marinade) and grill for 6-7 minutes per side until reaching an internal temperature of 165?F. Brush with leftover marinade while grilling.
- Slice avocados; place on the grill during the last few minutes to warm them up.
- Serve grilled chicken topped with avocado slices and garnish with chopped cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: California
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 80mg