Grilled Chicken with Avocado & Veggies!

🥗 Grilled Chicken with Avocado & Veggies

✅ Ingredients:

For the Chicken:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp paprika

• ½ tsp cumin (optional)

• Salt and black pepper to taste

• Juice of ½ lemon or lime

For the Veggies:

• 1 zucchini, sliced

• 1 red bell pepper, sliced

• 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced

• ½ red onion, sliced

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• Salt, pepper, and Italian herbs (or oregano)

Topping:

• 1 ripe avocado, diced

• Fresh cilantro or parsley (optional)

• Extra lime/lemon juice for drizzling

🔥 Instructions:

1. Marinate the Chicken:

   • In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, cumin, salt, pepper, and lemon/lime juice.

   • Rub this mixture over the chicken breasts.

   • Let it marinate for at least 20–30 minutes (or up to 2 hours in the fridge for deeper flavor).

2. Grill the Chicken:

   • Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.

   • Grill chicken for about 5–6 minutes per side or until cooked through (internal temp of 165°F / 74°C).

   • Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes before slicing.

3. Cook the Veggies:

   • While the chicken is resting, toss the veggies in olive oil, salt, pepper, and herbs.

   • Grill or sauté them for 5–7 minutes until tender and slightly charred.

4. Assemble the Plate:

   • Slice the grilled chicken.

   • Serve over the grilled veggies.

   • Top with diced avocado.

   • Squeeze fresh lime/lemon juice over everything.

   • Garnish with cilantro or parsley, if using.

🍽️ Tips & Variations:

• Add quinoa, brown rice, or a bed of mixed greens for a heartier meal.

• Spice it up with chili flakes or a drizzle of hot sauce.

• Substitute chicken with grilled shrimp, tofu, or steak for variation.