🧾 Ingredients
Chicken:
- 1.5 lb chicken breasts, pounded to ¾ inch thickness
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
Salad:
- 2 large avocados, chunked
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, quartered
- ¼ red onion, finely diced
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
Dressing:
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Pinch of salt & pepper (optional)
🔥 Instructions
1. Marinate the chicken
In a bowl, mix olive oil, cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Coat chicken evenly and let it sit for 15–30 minutes (longer = more flavor).
2. Grill the chicken
Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
Cook chicken for 5–7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and nicely charred.
Let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
3. Make the salad
In a large bowl, combine:
- Avocados
- Cherry tomatoes
- Red onion
- Cilantro
Gently toss so the avocado doesn’t mash.
4. Prepare dressing
Mix:
- Lime juice
- Olive oil
- Minced garlic
- Salt & pepper
Whisk well.
5. Assemble
Add sliced grilled chicken on top of the salad.
Drizzle with dressing and gently toss or serve layered.
🍽️ Serving idea
Best served fresh and slightly chilled. You can also add tortilla strips or feta cheese if you want extra texture or richness.
