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Grilled California Avocado Chicken

Grilled California Avocado Chicken marinates in an amazing honey garlic balsamic sauce and is grilled to perfection! It is topped with a thick slice of mozzarella cheese and avocados, tomatoes and basil. This chicken is INCREDIBLE!!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings: 4 People
Calories: 558 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: Italian , American

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 lices mozzarella cheese
  • 2 avocados diced
  • 3 roma tomatoes diced (any tomato will work)
  • 1/4 cup fresh chopped basil
  • salt and pepper
  • balsamic vinegar for drizzling optional

Instructions

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  1. In a medium sized bowl whisk the balsamic vinegar, honey, garlic, olive oil, Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper. Add the chicken breasts and coat. Marinate for 30 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl add the avocado, tomato, basil and salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
  3. Heat the grill to medium high heat. Grill the chicken on each side about 6 minutes or until cooked throughout and no longer pink. Top with mozzarella cheese and avocado, tomato basil mixture. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Updated on July 21, 2021
  • Originally Posted on June 11, 2017

Nutrition Information

Calories 558kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 38g (13%) Protein 33g (66%) Fat 31g (48%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 95mg (32%) Sodium 621mg (26%) Potassium 1123mg (32%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 27g (54%) Vitamin A 775IU (16%) Vitamin C 18.5mg (21%) Calcium 198mg (20%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4People

Amount Per Serving

Calories 558

% Daily Value*

Calories 558kcal 28%
Carbohydrates 38g 13%
Protein 33g 66%
Fat 31g 48%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 95mg 32%
Sodium 621mg 26%
Potassium 1123mg 24%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 27g 54%
Vitamin A 775IU 16%
Vitamin C 18.5mg 21%
Calcium 198mg 20%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.