Description
A cozy and flavorful grilled dish featuring tender chicken breasts and creamy avocados, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- Juice of 2 limes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Whisk together lime juice, olive oil, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Marinate the chicken breasts in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked.
- Remove from the grill and let rest for a few minutes.
- Slice the avocados and arrange them on a plate alongside the grilled chicken and halved cherry tomatoes.
- Drizzle with any remaining marinade and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
For the best flavor, marinate chicken overnight. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with half an avocado and cherry tomatoes
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg