Description
This Grilled Chicken & Avocado Salad Bowl is a fresh, hearty meal packed with protein and healthy fats. Juicy grilled chicken breast, creamy avocado, crisp greens, and a zesty lime dressing make this a perfect lunch or light dinner. It’s quick to throw together and full of flavor!
Ingredients
For the Salad:
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2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon paprika
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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6 cups mixed salad greens
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1 avocado, sliced
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1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
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1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
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1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
For the Dressing:
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
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1 teaspoon honey
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1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
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Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
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Prep the Chicken:
Rub chicken breasts with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. -
Grill the Chicken:
Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill chicken for 5–6 minutes per side, or until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly. -
Make the Dressing:
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. -
Assemble the Salad:
In a large bowl, combine salad greens, cherry tomatoes, red onion, avocado, and grilled chicken. -
Dress It Up:
Drizzle the dressing over the top, toss gently, and sprinkle with feta cheese and cilantro if desired. -
Serve:
Serve immediately while the chicken is still warm or chill for later.
Notes
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You can meal prep the chicken ahead of time and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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Swap feta for goat cheese or omit for a dairy-free version.
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Add quinoa or brown rice for extra carbs and fiber.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg