Description
A flavorful and comforting grilled chicken dish featuring creamy avocado and zesty lime, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- Juice of 2 limes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Whisk together lime juice, olive oil, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
- Place chicken breasts in the marinade and let them sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side or until fully cooked, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Slice the avocado in half and grill briefly to achieve grill marks.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Serve the chicken topped with grilled avocado slices and halved cherry tomatoes, and garnish with cilantro.
Notes
Marinate chicken for a few hours or overnight for enhanced flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg