Description
A delicious blend of grilled chicken and creamy avocado topped with fresh herbs, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 ripe avocados
- 4 good-quality burger buns (brioche or whole grain)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- Fresh cilantro or basil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Spiced seasoning (smoked paprika or chili powder)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in olive oil, minced garlic, lime juice, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- Mash the ripe avocados, mixing in lime juice, salt, pepper, and herbs to make the avocado sauce.
- Grill the marinated chicken for 6-8 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Toast the burger buns on the grill for a few minutes before the chicken finishes cooking.
- Assemble the burger by spreading avocado sauce on the buns, adding grilled chicken, and topping with preferred veggies.
- Serve warm with a side salad or sweet potato fries.
Notes
You can substitute chicken with turkey or a plant-based option like black beans for a vegetarian version.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chicken Burger, Avocado, Summer Recipe, Grilling