Description
A refreshing and satisfying salad bowl featuring grilled chicken, creamy avocado, and crisp vegetables, perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 ripe avocados, cubed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 4 cups romaine lettuce or mixed greens
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- Optional: chopped cilantro, crumbled feta cheese, or a drizzle of balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Marinate chicken breasts with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Let sit for 15–20 minutes.
- While marinating, chop lettuce, halve cherry tomatoes, slice cucumber and red onion, and cube avocados.
- Grill chicken on medium-high heat for 6–7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Let rest, then slice thinly.
- Assemble bowls with greens, chicken, avocado, tomatoes, cucumber, and onion.
- Drizzle with lime juice and add any optional toppings before serving.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F internally.
- Store components separately and add avocado fresh to prevent browning.
- Customize with grilled shrimp, tofu, black beans, corn, or a preferred dressing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
