Description
An easy weeknight dinner featuring marinated chicken, buttery avocado, and vibrant cherry tomatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- Juice of 2 limes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Combine the juice of the limes, olive oil, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper to create a vibrant marinade.
- Place the chicken breasts in the marinade and let them soak for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked.
- Slice the avocados and prepare the cherry tomatoes.
- Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Serve the grilled chicken topped with avocado slices and halved cherry tomatoes, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes
For best flavor, marinate chicken a few hours or overnight. Sprinkle lime juice on avocados to prevent browning.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with toppings
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 82mg