5.0 from 30 votes
Grilled Avocado with Mango Chicken
Delicious grilled avocado topped with seasoned chicken and mango salsa will have you feeling like you are on a tropical vacation without leaving your backyard. Healthy and easy to make!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 293 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American , Peruvian
Ingredients
Chicken & Avocados
- 1 clove garlic , grated or finely minced
- 1/2 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/8 teaspoon cumin
- 1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 cup cooked chicken , shredded or cubed
- 2 large avocados
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Mango Salsa:
- 2 cups Mango , chopped (and drained if jarred)
- 1/2 cup red onion , minced
- 2 tablespoons roasted red pepper , minced
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon cilantro , finely minced
- 1/2 teaspoon lime zest
Topping:
- fresh jalapeno , sliced, optional
- fresh cilantro , leaves only, optional
- fresh lime juice , optional
Instructions
Grilled Avocados:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the garlic, lime juice, cumin and paprika. Toss with the cooked chicken until fully coated, then set aside. Chicken can be hot or cold.
- Cut the avocados in half, removing the pit. Brush each side with the olive oil.
- Heat the grill on medium-high. Place cut side directly on the grate and allow to cook for 2-3 minutes or until char marks form and avocados are hot. This can vary from grill to grill.
Cup of Yum
Mango Salsa:
- In a small bowl, stir together the mango, red onion, roasted red pepper, lime juice, cilantro and lime zest.
- Top wach avocado halve with chicken mixture and mango salsa and other toppings you desire.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or ratings section.
Nutrition Information
Calories
293kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
22mg
(7%)
Sodium
269mg
(11%)
Potassium
685mg
(20%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
795IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
46.3mg
(51%)
Calcium
27mg
(3%)
Iron
1.2mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 293
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 293kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 269mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 685mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 795IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 46.3mg | 51% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.