Grilled Chicken with Avocado Salsa

Grilled Chicken with Avocado Salsa is a delightful, low-carb dish that combines tender, juicy chicken with a refreshing, zesty avocado salsa. This meal is perfect for a satisfying supper that is both healthy and flavorful.

Ingredients

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts - 300 grams
• 1 tablespoon olive oil - 15 ml
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder - 5 grams
• 1 teaspoon paprika - 5 grams
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• 1 ripe avocado - 150 grams
• 1 medium tomato - 120 grams
• 1/4 red onion - 40 grams
• 1 lime - 1 piece
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro - 8 grams

Steps

1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
2. In a small bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper to create a marinade.
3. Coat the chicken breasts with the marinade and let them sit for 10 minutes.
4. While the chicken is marinating, prepare the avocado salsa by dicing the avocado and tomato, and finely chopping the red onion and cilantro.
5. In a separate bowl, combine the diced avocado, tomato, red onion, and cilantro. Squeeze the lime juice over the mixture and gently toss. Season with salt to taste.
6. Grill the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until the internal temperature reaches 75°C (165°F).
7. Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes.
8. Slice the grilled chicken and serve it topped with the avocado salsa.

Nutrition

• Calories: 400
• Protein: 35 g
• Carbs: 12 g
• Fiber: 7 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 250 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 25 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, which supports muscle growth and repair.
• Rich in healthy fats from avocado, promoting heart health.

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