Description
A juicy grilled chicken dish topped with creamy avocado, melted cheese, and fresh tomato and cilantro for a flavorful and balanced meal.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 2 ripe avocados, sliced
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Pound chicken breasts to even thickness.
- Mix olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, cumin, salt, pepper, and lime juice.
- Rub seasoning mixture over chicken evenly.
- Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- Reduce heat and top each chicken breast with avocado slices and cheese.
- Cover and cook until cheese melts.
- Remove from heat and top with diced tomato and cilantro.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for a juicier option.
- Add avocado after reheating if storing leftovers.
- Swap cheese types for different flavors.
- Add chili flakes for extra spice.
- Store in refrigerator up to 3 days.
- Reheat in oven or skillet for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
