Grilled California Avocado Chicken
This Grilled California Avocado Chicken is a simple, fresh meal that is quick to prepare and packed with flavor from lime and avocado.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 California avocado sliced
- 1 lime juiced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and season with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and lime juice, then brush the mixture over both sides of the chicken.
Cooking
- Place the chicken on the grill and cook for 6 to 8 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- While the chicken is grilling, combine Greek yogurt and chopped cilantro in a bowl and stir until smooth.
- Remove the chicken from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes.
Serving
- Arrange the chicken on a serving platter, top with sliced avocado, and drizzle the cilantro yogurt sauce over the top.
Notes
For best flavor and to avoid browning of avocado, add sliced avocado just before serving. Store leftover chicken and sauce separately.