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Grilled California Avocado Chicken

Grilled California Avocado Chicken for a Flavor Boost Delight

This Grilled California Avocado Chicken recipe combines juicy chicken with creamy avocado for a flavor-packed dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces chicken breasts boneless and skinless
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for marinade
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste
For the Avocado Topping
  • 2 large ripe avocados diced
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt to taste

Equipment

  • Grill
  • mixing bowl
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper to create a marinade.
  3. Add chicken breasts to the bowl and coat evenly with the marinade. Let it sit for at least 15 minutes.
  4. While the chicken marinates, prepare the avocado topping by mixing diced avocados, lime juice, chopped cilantro, and salt in another bowl.
Grilling
  1. Place the marinated chicken breasts on the preheated grill.
  2. Grill for about 6-8 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
  3. Remove chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  4. Top the grilled chicken with the avocado mixture just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1chicken breast with avocado toppingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 40gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 6gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 5mg

Notes

This dish is perfect when paired with a side of lemon blueberry muffins for a delightful meal.

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