Creamy Avocado Grilled Chicken Salad Bowl (Printable)
Juicy grilled chicken meets fresh vegetables and rich avocado dressing in this vibrant 35-minute bowl.
# What You'll Need:
→ For the 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
→ For the Salad Bowl
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
→ For the 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)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
02 - Brush chicken breasts with olive oil and season with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
03 - Grill the chicken for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
04 - While chicken is grilling, arrange mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and diced avocado equally in four bowls.
05 - In a blender or food processor, combine avocado, Greek yogurt, lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth. Add water, a tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
06 - Top each salad bowl with sliced grilled chicken.
07 - Drizzle with creamy avocado dressing and finish with chopped cilantro.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The creamy avocado dressing doubles as a dip for everything from raw veggies to grilled shrimp
- Each bowl feels like restaurant quality but comes together in under 40 minutes on a busy weeknight
02 -
- The dressing tastes better after sitting for thirty minutes in the refrigerator
- Grilling chicken with the lid closed creates steam that keeps it incredibly moist
03 -
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels before grilling for better sear marks
- Blend the dressing until absolutely smooth for the most luxurious texture