Description
California Grilled Chicken with Avocado is a fresh and flavorful dish featuring juicy grilled chicken, creamy avocado slices, melted mozzarella, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. This easy recipe is perfect for healthy dinners, meal prep, or summer grilling with vibrant, wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 ripe avocados sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella sliced
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- 1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat
- 2. Pat chicken dry and oil lightly
- 3. Season chicken evenly
- 4. Grill 5-7 minutes per side
- 5. Rest chicken for 5 minutes
- 6. Top with mozzarella while warm
- 7. Add avocado and tomatoes
- 8. Drizzle balsamic glaze and garnish basil
- 9. Finish with lemon juice and serve
Notes
- Do not overcook chicken
- Use ripe but firm avocados
- Add toppings just before serving
- Let chicken rest before slicing
- Use fresh basil for best flavor
- Oil grill grates to prevent sticking
- Store toppings separately
- Best served fresh
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: california grilled chicken, chicken with avocado, healthy grilled chicken