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Grilled California Avocado Chicken

Grilled California Avocado Chicken for a Flavorful Feast

Enjoy a delicious Grilled California Avocado Chicken that captures the essence of California with juicy chicken and creamy avocado.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinade
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
Chicken
  • 4 breasts chicken boneless, skinless
Avocado Topping
  • 2 pieces ripe avocados mashed
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • 1 pinch salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • grill
  • Grill pan

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to create a marinade.
  2. Place the chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over the top.
  3. Allow the chicken to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 15–20 minutes.
  4. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F).
  5. Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill for 6–7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
  6. While the chicken grills, mash the avocados and mix in lime juice, chopped cilantro, and a pinch of salt.
  7. Once cooked, let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, slice it, and top with the avocado mixture.
  8. Serve garnished with lime wedges and extra cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 32gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is best served immediately, but can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. Enjoy the vibrant flavors of California with every bite.

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