Creamy Avocado Grilled Chicken Salad Bowl (Printable)

Juicy grilled chicken meets creamy avocado and crisp vegetables in a wholesome bowl finished with tangy avocado dressing.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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

→ Salad Components

07 - 2 ripe avocados, diced
08 - 4 cups mixed salad greens (romaine, arugula, spinach)
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

→ Creamy Avocado Dressing

13 - 1 ripe avocado
14 - 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
15 - 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
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 Make It:

01 - Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (approximately 375°F to 400°F).
02 - Brush chicken breasts with olive oil, then season evenly with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper on both sides.
03 - Grill chicken for 6-8 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly.
04 - Divide mixed greens equally among four bowls. Arrange cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and diced avocado on top of greens.
05 - Combine avocado, Greek yogurt, lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy, adding water 1 tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is achieved.
06 - Top each salad bowl with sliced grilled chicken. Drizzle generously with creamy avocado dressing and garnish with fresh chopped cilantro.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The homemade avocado dressing puts store bought versions to shame
  • Everything comes together in under 40 minutes with minimal cleanup
  • You get that restaurant quality grilled flavor without leaving your kitchen
02 -
  • Letting the chicken rest before slicing keeps all those juices inside where they belong
  • The dressing keeps in the fridge for 2 days but the avocado might oxidize slightly
  • Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly for the dressing
03 -
  • Room temperature avocado blends into a much smoother dressing
  • Brush your grill grates with oil before adding the chicken for perfect grill marks

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