Description
A quick and healthy grilled chicken dish brightened with creamy avocado slices and a hint of lime. It’s smoky, savory, and surprisingly jazzed up with fresh cilantro.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 skinless chicken breasts
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Sea salt and black pepper to taste
- Handful of fresh cilantro
- ¼ diced jalapeño (optional)
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry and season with olive oil, lime juice, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat grill to 375°F and oil grates lightly.
- Grill chicken 5–6 minutes per side until 165°F internal.
- Slice avocado into thin rounds while chicken rests.
- Top grilled chicken with avocado slices, cilantro, and optional jalapeño.
- Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American