Description
A delightful dish that perfectly balances juicy chicken and creamy avocado, making it a wholesome meal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil.
- Place the seasoned chicken on the grill or skillet. Cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, until fully cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- While the chicken is cooking, prepare the avocado topping by combining avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix gently to combine and set aside.
- Once the chicken is cooked, let it rest for a few minutes, then top with the avocado mixture before serving.
Notes
Choose a ripe avocado for best flavor. You can marinate the chicken for extra flavor. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg