Description
A heartwarming weeknight dinner featuring grilled chicken topped with creamy avocados and fresh tomatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 2 ripe avocados
- 2 fresh tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Mix the lime juice, olive oil, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
- Add the chicken breasts to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated, and let them marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your grill on medium-high heat, allowing it to get nice and hot.
- Grill the marinated chicken for about 6-8 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked.
- Slice the avocados and tomatoes while the chicken is grilling.
- Serve the grilled chicken topped with sliced avocado, fresh tomatoes, and cilantro if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken up to 24 hours in advance. Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg