Description
Summer’s sizzling Grilled Chicken Avocado Salad delivers fresh Mediterranean flavors with perfectly charred chicken and creamy avocado. Light, zesty ingredients blend seamlessly, inviting you to savor each refreshing bite of this healthy culinary delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 chicken breasts
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Fresh Ingredients:
- 1 large avocado, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup lettuce or mixed greens
Dressing Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Infuse the chicken with a robust blend of garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper, massaging olive oil into the meat for deep flavor penetration.
- Heat grill or skillet to medium-high (375°F), cooking chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden exterior develops and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes, ensuring juices redistribute, then slice against the grain into elegant strips.
- Create a vibrant base by combining diced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, and fresh chopped cilantro in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Optional: Layer crisp lettuce or mixed greens for additional texture and volume.
- Craft a zesty dressing by whisking olive oil, tangy lime juice, sweet honey, piquant Dijon mustard, and a pinch of salt and pepper until emulsified.
- Arrange sliced chicken atop the vegetable medley, drizzle with lime dressing, and gently toss to ensure every ingredient is coated with the bright, harmonious flavors.
- Serve immediately while ingredients remain fresh and chicken retains its warm, succulent character.
Notes
- Ensure chicken is fully cooked by checking internal temperature reaches 165°F to prevent foodborne illness.
- Marinate chicken for extra flavor by adding ingredients like cumin or chili powder to the oil rub for a zesty kick.
- Let chicken rest after grilling to help juices redistribute, keeping meat tender and preventing dryness.
- Substitute chicken with tofu or grilled portobello mushrooms for a vegetarian version of the salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 531 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 370 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 32 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg