Grilled Chicken Avocado Herb Dressing (Printable)
Grilled chicken atop mixed greens with cherry tomatoes, cucumber and a creamy avocado herb dressing.
# What You'll Need:
→ Grilled Chicken
01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
04 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Salad
07 - 6 cups mixed greens such as arugula, romaine, and spinach
08 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
09 - 1/2 English cucumber, sliced
10 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
11 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
12 - 1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
→ Avocado Herb Dressing
13 - 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
14 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro or parsley leaves
15 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
16 - 1 garlic clove
17 - 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt
18 - juice of 1 lime
19 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
20 - 2 tablespoons water, adjust as needed
21 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
22 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
02 - Brush chicken breasts with olive oil and season evenly with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
03 - Place chicken on the grill and cook for 6 to 7 minutes per side, until thoroughly cooked and juices run clear. Transfer to a plate and rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
04 - In a blender or food processor, combine avocado, cilantro or parsley, chives, garlic, Greek yogurt, lime juice, olive oil, water, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy, adding more water to reach desired consistency.
05 - In a large salad bowl, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and red bell pepper.
06 - Arrange sliced grilled chicken over the salad. Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese, if using. Drizzle the avocado herb dressing over the salad before serving and toss gently to combine.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You get restaurant-level flavor at home without any complicated steps or fancy tools.
- The avocado herb dressing is so addictive I spoon extra over everything when no one's watching.
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- If you rush the chicken off the grill before it rests, it’ll lose all its juiciness—patience pays off here.
- Adding just a splash more lime juice to the dressing brightens the flavor way more than you’d think.
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- If the onion is too sharp, a five-minute soak in ice water makes it mellow and sweet.
- Letting the grilled chicken cool just a bit before slicing helps all those savory juices stay put.