Description
This Grilled California Avocado Chicken recipe features juicy, marinated chicken paired with a zesty avocado salsa and a cooling cilantro-lime yogurt sauce, offering a taste of California’s vibrant flavors. It’s a healthy and satisfying meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Chicken Breasts (2, 250g / 8.8oz): Skinless, boneless recommended.
- Olive Oil (2 tbsp / 30ml): Extra virgin for best flavor.
- Lime Juice (2 tbsp + 1 tbsp / 45ml): Freshly squeezed is essential.
- Garlic (2 cloves, minced): Freshly minced for aroma.
- Ground Cumin (1 tsp + pinch / 5g): Adds warmth and earthiness.
- Smoked Paprika (1 tsp / 5g): For smoky flavor.
- Chili Powder (½ tsp / 2.5g): Adds subtle heat.
- Sea Salt (½ tsp + ¼ tsp / 3.8g): Enhances flavors.
- Black Pepper (¼ tsp / 1.3g): Freshly ground.
- Hass Avocado (1 ripe, 150g / 5oz, diced): For creamy salsa.
- Tomato (1 medium, 120g / 4oz, diced): Roma tomatoes work well.
- Frozen Corn (½ cup / 80g, thawed): Adds sweetness and crunch.
- Black Beans (¼ cup / 40g, rinsed & drained): Adds protein.
- Cilantro (2 tbsp + 1 tsp / 35ml, chopped): For fresh flavor.
- Greek Yogurt (¼ cup / 60g): Plain, for creamy sauce.
- Pepitas (1 tbsp / 10g): Toasted, for garnish.
- Lime Wedges: For garnish.
- Microgreens (optional): For garnish.
Instructions
- Marinate Chicken: Whisk marinade ingredients; coat chicken and refrigerate for 20-30 minutes.
- Prepare Grill: Preheat grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil grates.
- Grill Chicken: Grill for 6-7 minutes per side, until internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F).
- Rest Chicken: Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Make Salsa: Combine avocado, tomato, corn, beans, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and cumin.
- Prepare Sauce: Whisk yogurt, lime juice, cilantro, and salt.
- Slice & Plate: Slice chicken, arrange with salsa, drizzle sauce, and garnish.
Notes
For best results, use ripe but firm avocados. Marinating the chicken for longer (up to 4 hours) will enhance its flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Californian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
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