5 from 20 votes
Keto Grilled California Avocado Chicken
This Keto Grilled California Avocado Chicken features marinated, boneless skinless chicken breasts grilled to juicy perfection and topped with fresh mozzarella and a vibrant avocado tomato salsa. The combination of garlic, balsamic vinegar, and Italian seasoning in the marinade adds depth, while the creamy avocado and bright tomatoes provide a contrasting freshness. This dish balances rich and zesty flavors, making it suitable for a low-carb meal focused on fresh ingredients and simple, straightforward preparation.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Servings:
4
people
Calories:
457 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian, American
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast boneless skinless
- 2-3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Avocado Tomato Topping
- 4 lices mozzarella cheese fresh
- 1 cup plum tomato cut in half, or grape tomato
- 2 avocado diced
- 1/4 cup basil chopped, fresh, chopped
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- lemon juice of ½ lemon
- black pepper dash
- salt dash
Instructions
- Marinate chicken: In a large bowl, chicken, garlic, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and seasoning. Stir until the chicken is fully coated. Cover and place in the fridge to marinate for 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.
- To Cook Chicken: Heat a large heavy-duty pan or skillet to medium-high heat and grill chicken 8-10 minutes per side or until cooked through. Top with mozzarella cheese and avocado tomato mixture and serve right away!
- To Make Avocado Tomato Salsa: While the chicken is cooking, Add the diced avocado, diced tomato, chopped basil, olive oil, juice of ½ lemon, and a dash of salt and pepper to a medium bowl. Gently stir to combine. Cover until ready to use.
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Notes
- Any variety of tomato can be used; cut them into small, bite-sized pieces for best texture in the topping.
- Marinate chicken anywhere from 30 minutes up to 24 hours to adjust flavor intensity.
- The net carbs count accounts for fiber content, important for keto dietary tracking.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
457kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
95mg
(32%)
Sodium
614mg
(26%)
Potassium
1034mg
(22%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
655IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
21mg
(23%)
Calcium
190mg
(19%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 457
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 457kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 614mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 1034mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 655IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 190mg | 19% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.