Chicken Avocado Salad — FamilyPlate recipe🥗

Chicken Avocado Salad

Grilled chicken pieces on mixed green salad with avocado and citrus dressing.

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✨ Created by a FamilyPlate user

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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Difficulty
easy
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Meal Type
lunch

Nutrition per serving

AI estimate — approximate
470
Calories
kcal
35g
Protein
20g
Carbs
30g
Fat

Based on 4 servings — values are AI-estimated and may vary

👶 Kid-Friendly🌶️ mild Spice

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 cups mixed greens (e.g., spinach, arugula, and romaine)
  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (for dressing)
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • Salt and pepper to taste (for dressing)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat the grill or a grill pan over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Rub the chicken breasts with 1 tbsp olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.

  3. 3

    Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side or until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F.

  4. 4

    Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it into strips.

  5. 5

    In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, avocado (diced), cherry tomatoes, and red onion.

  6. 6

    In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.

  7. 7

    Add the grilled chicken slices on top of the salad, drizzle with dressing, and toss lightly to combine.

  8. 8

    Serve immediately and enjoy your Chicken Avocado Salad!