Description
A delightful grilled chicken recipe featuring marinated chicken breasts, creamy California avocados, and fresh cherry tomatoes, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 limes, juiced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate the Chicken: Place the chicken in a resealable bag, pour marinade over and seal. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the Chicken: Remove chicken from marinade, let excess drip off, then grill for 6-7 minutes on each side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Prepare the Toppings: Slice avocados and halve the cherry tomatoes.
- Let the Chicken Rest: Allow chicken to rest for a few minutes after grilling.
- Garnish and Serve: Slice the chicken, top with avocado, tomatoes, and cilantro, and serve.
Notes
Make the marinade a day in advance for maximum flavor. Allow chicken to rest after grilling to keep it moist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg