Creamy Avocado Grilled Chicken Salad Bowl (Printable)
Juicy grilled chicken meets creamy avocado and crisp vegetables in a wholesome bowl with tangy dressing.
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Grilled Chicken
01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp garlic powder
04 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
05 - 1/2 tsp salt
06 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
→ For the Salad Bowl
07 - 2 ripe avocados, diced
08 - 4 cups mixed salad greens
09 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
10 - 1 cup cucumber, sliced
11 - 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
12 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
→ For the Creamy Avocado Dressing
13 - 1 ripe avocado
14 - 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
15 - 2 tbsp lime juice, freshly squeezed
16 - 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
17 - 1 garlic clove, minced
18 - 1/4 tsp salt
19 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
20 - 2-3 tbsp water, to thin as needed
# How to Cook:
01 - Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
02 - Brush chicken breasts with olive oil and season with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
03 - Grill the chicken for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
04 - While chicken is grilling, arrange mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and diced avocado equally in four bowls.
05 - In a blender or food processor, combine avocado, Greek yogurt, lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth. Add water, a tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
06 - Top each salad bowl with sliced grilled chicken.
07 - Drizzle with creamy avocado dressing and finish with chopped cilantro.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The dressing alone will change your life, creamy without being heavy and bright enough to make you want to drink it
- Everything can be prepped ahead, so weeknight dinners feel fancy without the fuss
02 -
- Letting the chicken rest before slicing is what keeps it juicy, cutting into it immediately lets all those good juices run out onto your cutting board instead of staying in the meat
- The dressing thickens up in the fridge, so give it a splash of water and a quick whisk before serving leftovers
03 -
- Pound your chicken to even thickness before grilling so it cooks evenly and you avoid dry edges
- Mix the dressing right before serving, as avocado can oxidize and turn slightly brown overnight