Description
A vibrant and delicious dish featuring succulent grilled chicken paired with creamy avocados and zesty lime for a taste of California.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to create a marinade.
- Coat the chicken breasts well with the marinade and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Chop the avocados and cherry tomatoes while the chicken is grilling.
- Serve the grilled chicken topped with the chopped avocados and tomatoes, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes
For best results, allow the chicken to marinate longer, up to a few hours. Use ripe avocados for a creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: California
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg