Grilled Avocado with Mango Chicken
Servings: 4
Calories: 293kcal
Delicious grilled avocado topped with seasoned chicken and mango salsa will have you feeling like you are on a tropical vacation without leaving your backyard. Healthy and easy to make!
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Ingredients
Chicken & Avocados
- 1 clove garlic , grated or finely minced
- 1/2 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/8 teaspoon cumin
- 1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 cup cooked chicken , shredded or cubed
- 2 large avocados
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Mango Salsa:
- 2 cups mango , chopped (and drained if jarred)
- 1/2 cup red onion , minced
- 2 tablespoons roasted red pepper , minced
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon cilantro , finely minced
- 1/2 teaspoon lime zest
Topping:
- fresh jalapeno , sliced, optional
- fresh cilantro , leaves only, optional
- fresh lime juice , optional
Instructions
Grilled Avocados:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the garlic, lime juice, cumin and paprika. Toss with the cooked chicken until fully coated, then set aside. Chicken can be hot or cold.
- Cut the avocados in half, removing the pit. Brush each side with the olive oil.
- Heat the grill on medium-high. Place cut side directly on the grate and allow to cook for 2-3 minutes or until char marks form and avocados are hot. This can vary from grill to grill.
Mango Salsa:
- In a small bowl, stir together the mango, red onion, roasted red pepper, lime juice, cilantro and lime zest.
- Top wach avocado halve with chicken mixture and mango salsa and other toppings you desire.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or ratings section.
Nutrition
Calories: 293kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 269mg | Potassium: 685mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 795IU | Vitamin C: 46.3mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1.2mg
