Description
A flavorful Grilled Chicken Avocado Salad packed with protein, healthy fats, and fresh veggies. A perfect meal for lunch, dinner, or meal prep!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp lemon juice
For the Salad:
- 1 large avocado, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup lettuce or mixed greens (optional)
For the Dressing:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp honey
- ½ tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken – Mix olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Coat the chicken and let it sit for 15-30 minutes.
- Grill the Chicken – Cook over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
- Prepare the Salad – Chop avocado, tomatoes, and cilantro. Mix with greens in a large bowl.
- Make the Dressing – Whisk olive oil, lime juice, honey, mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Assemble – Place salad in a bowl, top with grilled chicken, and drizzle with dressing. Serve fresh.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken for up to 2 hours.
- To prevent sogginess, add dressing just before serving.
- Make it keto-friendly by omitting honey.
- Store separately and enjoy within 24 hours for best freshness.
- Add crunch with nuts, seeds, or croutons.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad
- Calories: ~450 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: grilled chicken, avocado salad, high-protein meal, easy salad recipe, keto-friendly salad, low-carb salad, gluten-free, healthy meal