Grilled Chicken Avocado Salsa Bowl 🥑🍅🔥
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories per Serving: ~450
Ingredients:
For the Chicken:
🍗 Chicken breast – 2 pieces
🫒 Olive oil – 1 tbsp
🍋 Lime juice – 1 tbsp
🧄 Garlic powder – 1 tsp
🌿 Cumin – 1/2 tsp
🧂 Salt & pepper – to taste
For the Avocado Salsa:
🥑 Avocado – 1, diced
🍅 Cherry tomatoes – 1 cup, halved
🥒 Cucumber – 1/2 cup, diced
🧅 Red onion – 1/4 cup, finely chopped
🌿 Cilantro – 2 tbsp, chopped
🍋 Lime juice – 1 tbsp
🫒 Olive oil – 1 tbsp
🧂 Salt & pepper – to taste
Directions:
Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix olive oil, lime juice, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken and let it marinate for 10 minutes (or longer for deeper flavor).
Grill the Chicken: Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked. Let it rest before slicing.
Prepare the Salsa: In a bowl, combine avocado, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss gently.
Assemble the Bowl: Place the salsa in a bowl and top with the sliced grilled chicken. Garnish with extra cilantro and a squeeze of lime.
Enjoy! Serve as is or pair with rice 🍚 or tortilla chips for a heartier meal.
Notes & Variations:
🌶 Spicy Kick? Add chopped jalapeños or a pinch of chili flakes.
🍚 Extra Hearty? Serve over a bed of quinoa or brown rice.
🧀 Creamy Touch? Add crumbled feta or cotija cheese.