Ingredients
1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
1 large ripe avocado
1 cup diced tomatoes
1/2 cup red onion
1/4 cup fresh cilantro
2 limes (1 for juice, 1 for zest)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp cumin
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat grill to high heat
Season chicken breasts with garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper
Grill chicken 5-6 minutes per side until charred and internal temperature reaches 165°F
Let chicken rest 5 minutes
Meanwhile, chop avocado, tomatoes, and red onion
Stir in cilantro, 1 tbsp lime juice, and 1 tbsp olive oil to make salsa
Drizzle remaining olive oil and lime zest over chicken
Top with avocado salsa just before serving
Notes
For richer flavor, substitute chicken thighs
Avocado softens quickly—garnish just before serving
Meal prep tip: Store salsa and dressing separately in airtight containers for 2-3 days
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Lean Chicken
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American-Mexican Fusion
- Diet: Healthy/Low Carb
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 whole chicken breast + 1/4 salsa cup
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg