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Grilled chicken salad bowl with avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and feta cheese

Grilled Chicken Salad with Avocado

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the chicken:

  • 2 chicken breast fillets
  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon of lemon juice
  • 1 clove of garlic crushed
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon of dried oregano or basil

For the salad:

  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 1 handful of cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 smaller cucumber sliced
  • 1 handful of mixed salad leaves e.g. arugula, baby spinach
  • 1 smaller red onion thinly sliced

Dressing:

  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon of honey or maple syrup
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Rub the chicken breast with the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, and oregano. Let it marinate for at least 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Cook the chicken in a hot grill pan or on an outdoor grill for 5 to 6 minutes per side, until golden brown and fully cooked through.
  • Let it rest for a few minutes, then slice it into strips.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the salad leaves, tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
  • Cut the avocado into cubes and add it to the salad.
  • Mix together the dressing ingredients, then drizzle it over the salad.
  • Place the grilled chicken strips on top and serve immediately.
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