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Grilled Chicken and Avocado Salsa

Grilled Chicken and Avocado Salsa

This Grilled Chicken and Avocado Salsa is juicy, flavorful, and incredibly easy to make. Whether you're cooking for the family or meal prepping for the week, this recipe delivers every single time. It's about to become one of your go-to favorites!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • ½ cup sliced tomatoes
  • ¼ cup diced red onion
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, diced (seeds optional)
  • 1 small cucumber, diced
  • 1 ripe avocado, diced
  • Handful of fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, combine the garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, and olive oil to create the chicken marinade.
  2. Pat dry the chicken breasts with paper towels to ensure better adherence of the seasoning and promote grill marks. Coat both sides of the chicken breasts with the marinade mixture.
  3. Combine the sliced tomatoes, diced red onion, jalapeno pepper, diced cucumber, diced avocado, chopped cilantro, lime juice, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper in a large mixing bowl. Gently toss to combine. To prevent the avocado from browning, add the avocado pit to the salsa.
  4. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (375 to 450 degrees F). Grease the grill grates with non-stick cooking spray. Place the marinated chicken breasts on the preheated grill and close the lid. Cook each side for approximately 6 to 7 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
  5. Let the grilled chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve topped with the avocado salsa.

Notes

Storage & Meal Prep
Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
Freezer: Freeze in a sealed container for up to 2-3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge.
Reheat: Warm in a skillet over medium heat, in the microwave, or in a 350°F oven until heated through.