If you’re tired of the same old avocado routine guacamole for the hundredth time, another toast topper, or yet another sandwich filling, i guess like the band Queen said… it’s time to break free! This Creamy Avocado Salad with Grilled Chicken is a way more delicious way to enjoy this incredible fruit, and trust me, once you try this combination, you’ll wonder why you waited so long.
This is one of those recipes that just works. The warm, perfectly seasoned grilled chicken cubes paired with the cool, buttery avocado create a texture and flavor combination that’s simply irresistible. Add a touch of fresh onion, garlic, and cilantro, dress it all with a splash of rice vinegar and olive oil, and you’ve got yourself a dish that’s as simple as it is delicious. Whether you serve it as a light lunch, a fresh starter, or even stuff it into a sandwich, this salad is an amazing combination you absolutely need to try at home!
It’s fresh, it’s easy, and it celebrates the avocado in a whole new way. So grab your grill pan and let’s get cooking!
Fresh Avocado With Grilled Chicken Salad Bowl
Grilled chicken meets creamy avocado, what more can you want? Hehehehe, easy, delicious and nutritious!
Ingredients
- Chicken – 1 Breast
- Avocado – 1/2
- Onion – 1/2 Small
- Garlic – 1 Clove
- Cilantro – A Pinch
- Soy Sauce – A Drizzle
- Rice Vinegar – A Drizzle
- Olive Oil – A Drizzle
- Pepper – A Pinch
- Salt – A Pinch
Directions
- Cut the chicken breast into cubes and season with a pinch of salt, pepper, and a dash of soy sauce.
- Heat a grill or grill pan and grill the chicken pieces until golden brown, remove and place it in a bowl.
- Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit and use a spoon to scoop out the flesh from one half, then dice it and add it to the bowl.
- Chop the onion, garlic, and cilantro, add everything to the bowl, season with a dash of vinegar, a drizzle of olive oil, a pinch of salt and pepper, mix, and it’s ready to serve. Its that simple and easy! Enjoy!
If you have a few extra minutes, let the chicken marinate in the soy sauce, salt, and pepper for 15 to 30 minutes before grilling. This deepens the flavour beautifully.
This salad works wonderfully served warm (with the chicken still slightly warm from the grill) or at room temperature. Just avoid refrigerating it if you can, cold avocado loses some of its creamy magic and a lot of flavour.
While cilantro adds a fresh, bright note, you can substitute with parsley if cilantro isn’t your thing. Some people also love adding a bit of fresh lime juice for extra zing!
Turn this into a complete meal by serving it over a bed of mixed greens, quinoa, or even inside a whole wheat pita pocket. It’s incredibly versatile.
This salad is best enjoyed fresh, but if you need to store it, keep it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 day. The avocado may brown slightly, but a squeeze of lime juice helps prevent this.
Pairing Suggestions: Not a fan of chicken? This recipe works just as well with grilled shrimp, seared tofu, or even canned tuna for a quick weeknight version.
This recipe for Fresh Avocado With Grilled Chicken Salad Bowl was originally created on BakeAfter.com. Esta receita de Salada de Frango Grelhado com Abacate foi publicada em português no Iguaria.com.
Nutrition
Per Serving: 297 calories; 16.2 g fat; 6.3 g carbohydrates; 32.4 g protein.Did you try this recipe?
Let me know how it turned out for you! Do you like these kind of fresh bowls? You can leave a comment below ;D
