Juicy Grilled California Avocado Chicken (Printable)
Grilled chicken breasts topped with creamy California avocado salsa, tomatoes, lime and cilantro for a bright summer meal.
# What You Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
06 - 1 teaspoon sea salt
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
08 - Juice of 1 lime
→ Avocado Salsa
09 - 2 ripe California avocados, diced
10 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
11 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
12 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
13 - Juice of 1 lime
14 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
15 - 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
16 - 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
# How To Make:
01 - Preheat grill to medium-high, approximately 400°F.
02 - Combine olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt, black pepper, and lime juice in a small bowl.
03 - Pat chicken breasts dry. Brush both sides evenly with the prepared marinade.
04 - Grill chicken for 6 to 7 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F and juices run clear. Transfer to a plate and rest for 5 minutes.
05 - While chicken cooks, gently toss avocados, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, sea salt, black pepper, and jalapeño in a medium mixing bowl.
06 - Arrange grilled chicken breasts on plates and top generously with avocado salsa.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The avocado salsa is the kind of topping that’ll make you lick your plate and wonder why you never tried this before.
- This combination is lightning-fast to make, yet always delicious and feels special, no matter the day.
02 -
- If you flip the chicken before the first side has set, you’ll lose that golden sear—patience pays off!
- Dicing the avocado too early makes it mushy (trust me, cut right before serving and keep it gentle).
03 -
- Marinating the chicken for even 30 minutes makes it noticeably juicier every single time.
- A flick of extra smoked paprika over the finished chicken intensifies the aroma and gives it next-level appeal.