5.0 from 30 votes
Keto Grilled California Avocado Chicken
Keto-friendly California balsamic grilled chicken topped with fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil, and avocado. It's loaded with protein & healthy fats and is just 5g net carbs per serving!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 457 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2-3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Avocado Tomato Topping
- 4 lices fresh mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup plum or grape tomato cut in half*
- 2 avocados diced
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped basil chopped
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Juice of ½ lemon
- dash of salt and pepper
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 type of tomatoes can be used. Be sure to cut it into small bite size pieces.
- 5g NET CARBS: The net carbs are calculated by subtracting the fiber (8g) from the total carb count.
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
(30%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
655IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
21mg
(23%)
Calcium
190mg
(19%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
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.