Description
A flavorful dish featuring tender grilled chicken paired with creamy California avocados and fresh tomatoes, perfect for summer barbecues.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 ripe California avocados
- 2 fresh tomatoes
- Juice of 2 limes
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Whisk together the juice of two limes, olive oil, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper to create a zesty marinade.
- Marinate the chicken breasts in the mixture for at least 30 minutes to soak up all those wonderful flavors.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat and let it warm up for a few minutes.
- Grill the marinated chicken for 6-8 minutes on each side or until it’s fully cooked and has those beautiful grill marks.
- Place the halved avocados and fresh tomatoes on the grill in the last 2 minutes to warm them slightly.
- Serve the juicy grilled chicken alongside the warm avocados and tomatoes, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
For bolder flavors, marinate the chicken overnight. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with toppings
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg