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Grilled California Avocado Chicken

Grilled California avocado chicken with juicy char-grilled breasts topped with fresh avocado, tomatoes, and melted mozzarella. Marinated for 30 minutes, then grilled until done and finished under the lid so the cheese melts.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
marinating 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: California
Calories: 620
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken marinade
  • 4 chicken breasts Boneless skinless.
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp salt to taste
  • 0.25 tsp pepper to taste
Toppings
  • 2 avocados ripe, sliced
  • 2 tomatoes sliced
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 0.25 cup balsamic glaze for drizzling

Equipment

  • 1 grill

Method
 

Marinate the chicken
  1. Mix olive oil, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, then rub over the chicken breasts. Cover and let marinate for 30 minutes to boost flavor before grilling.
Grill
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and oil the grates lightly. Grill the chicken breasts for 6-7 minutes per side, with visible grill marks and juices beginning to collect on the surface.
Add toppings and finish
  1. Place tomato slices, avocado slices, and shredded mozzarella on top of each grilled breast. Close the grill lid for 2 minutes at the same heat until the mozzarella melts and looks glossy.
Serve
  1. Drizzle balsamic glaze over the finished chicken and toppings. Serve immediately while the cheese is melted and the avocado is fresh.

Notes

For best results, marinate in a shallow dish so the oil-seasoning mixture coats the chicken evenly; pat off excess marinade before grilling to reduce flare-ups. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container up to 3 days; the chicken and toppings are best re-warmed gently, and avocados are softer after storage (add fresh slices if desired). Freezing is not recommended for the avocado-topping portion. For a lighter option, use part-skim mozzarella and slice extra tomatoes for volume while keeping calories lower.