Description
Juicy grilled chicken topped with fresh avocado, melty cheese, and a quick tomato mixture, perfect for a fast yet impressive meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Monterey Jack, pepper jack, cheddar, or a blend)
- 1 cup cherry or Roma tomatoes
- 1/4 cup red onion (optional)
- 1 lime
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (or garlic powder)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp paprika or chili powder (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Get the chicken ready by patting dry and rubbing with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic. Add paprika or chili powder if desired.
- Preheat the grill or grill pan to medium to medium-high.
- Grill the chicken until cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes per side.
- Make the topping by chopping tomatoes and red onion; toss with salt and lime juice, adding cilantro if desired.
- Add cheese on top of the chicken when almost done; cover to melt for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Layer avocado slices on top of the melted cheese and spoon the tomato topping over it.
- Serve immediately for best taste.
Notes
Make sure to dry the chicken before grilling for better browning. Adjust avocado ripeness for best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: California
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg