Avocado Lime Chicken Salad (Print Version)

Chicken, avocado, and lime combine with crisp veggies for a vibrant, refreshing salad packed with bright flavors.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken Preparation

01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 400 grams)
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
05 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

→ Salad Components

06 - 2 ripe avocados, diced
07 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
08 - 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
09 - 1/2 cucumber, diced
10 - 4 cups mixed salad greens (e.g., romaine, arugula, spinach)
11 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

→ Lime Dressing

12 - 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from approximately 2 limes)
13 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
14 - 1 teaspoon honey or agave syrup
15 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
16 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
17 - 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
02 - Rub chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
03 - Grill or pan-sear the chicken for 6–7 minutes per side, until thoroughly cooked and juices run clear. Allow to rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
04 - In a large bowl, combine diced avocados, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, diced cucumber, mixed salad greens, and chopped cilantro (if using).
05 - In a small bowl, whisk together fresh lime juice, olive oil, honey or agave syrup, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well emulsified.
06 - Drizzle the emulsified dressing over the salad components and toss gently to ensure even coating.
07 - Divide the dressed salad among individual plates. Arrange the sliced cooked chicken on top of each serving. Present immediately.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Ready in well under 40 minutes so it works for speedy weeknight meals
  • Uses easy to find wholesome ingredients
  • Naturally gluten and dairy free to suit many diets
  • Packed with protein and healthy fats to keep you full
  • Perfect for meal prep or a crowd as it scales easily
02 -
  • High in protein and healthy fats
  • Packed with vitamin C and potassium
  • Stays fresh if you store ingredients separately
03 -
  • Use an instant read thermometer for perfectly cooked chicken every time
  • If prepping for a party toss salad greens with half the dressing first then add remaining ingredients on top for a pretty layered look
  • Rolling the limes before juicing helps release the most juice Avoid bottled juice The zippy flavor just will not be the same

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