Description
A quick and reliable weeknight dinner featuring grilled chicken topped with fresh avocado and tomatoes, ideal for meal planning and leftovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Chicken breasts
- 1 Avocado, ripe but firm
- 2 Fresh tomatoes (cherry or Roma)
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken breasts in olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the chicken for about 6–7 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
- Slice the avocado and tomatoes.
- Assemble by placing grilled chicken on a plate, topping it with avocado and tomatoes.
- Serve with extra lime wedges if desired.
Notes
Use even-thickness chicken breasts for consistent cooking. Pat chicken dry before marinating to help the oil adhere. Rest briefly after grilling to lock in juices.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 70mg