Grilled Chicken And Avocado Salad Recipes

GRILLED AVOCADO AND CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Clean and oil the grates.
• Halve the avocado and remove the pit but leave the skin on. Grill cut-side down until grill marks form, 3 to 5 minutes. Flip and grill 2 more minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly. Once cool enough to handle, peel and chop into 1/2-inch cubes. Set aside.
• Meanwhile, shred the chicken into large pieces, using mainly the breast meat. Place in a medium bowl and set aside.
• Make the dressing: Combine the oil, mustard, honey and lemon juice in a small bowl or jar and whisk together. Season with salt and pepper.
• Divide the spring greens mix among 4 bowls or plates. Crumble the feta over the top, sprinkle with the basil, then top with the chicken and grilled avocado. Drizzle with the dressing and serve.

GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD WITH STRAWBERRIES AND AVOCADO

Steps:

• Combine olive oil, vinegar, honey, sugar, poppy seeds, salt, mustard, and grated onion in a blender. Transfer dressing to a bowl or jar and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.
• Combine Italian dressing and teriyaki sauce in a sealable container and add chicken. Seal and marinate at least 30 minutes to 1 hour before grilling.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Remove chicken from marinade and grill until juices run clear, 5 to 8 minutes per side. Remove from heat, let cool about 10 minutes, and cut into bite-sized pieces.
• Toss grilled chicken, spinach, and romaine lettuce together in a large serving bowl. Gently stir in strawberries and avocado. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Top salad with dressing and pecans when serving.

GRILLED CHICKEN AND AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• Oil a grill pan and place over high heat until hot. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Working in batches so as not to crowd the pan, place chicken skin-side down on grill pan. Cook 4 minutes. Turn, and cook until just cooked through, about 2 minutes more. As each batch is finished, set aside on a platter. Oil grill pan as necessary. When chicken is cool enough to handle, cut into medium dice, and transfer to a large bowl.
• Add chickpeas, peppers, onion, and vinaigrette. Toss to combine. Gently fold in avocado. Serve garnished with lime wedges and cilantro.

GRILLED CHICKEN WITH AVOCADO CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• 1. In between 2 large sheets of plastic wrap, pound out 1 breast with the flat side of a meat mallet, until it becomes a thin piece, about 1/4- to 1/2-inch thick. Repeat with the rest of the chicken.
• 2.Heat a grill pan or preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high. Brush chicken breasts lightly with olive oil and season with coriander, salt, and black pepper to taste. Grill chicken, in batches if necessary, turning once, until cooked through, about 2 minutes per side.
• 3. Toss cucumber, tomatoes, onion, tarragon, lemon zest and juice, salt, and cayenne pepper in a serving bowl. Halve and pit avocado; press a knife into pit, twist, and lift out. Score flesh using a knife, and use a spoon to scoop it from skins and into salad; toss gently to combine. Serve chicken topped with salad.

GRILLED CHICKEN AND AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• Oil a grill pan and place over high heat until hot.
• Season chicken with salt and pepper. Working in batches so as not to crowd the pan, place chicken outer-side down on grill pan. Cook 4 minutes.
• Turn and cook until just cooked through, about 2 minutes more. As each batch is finished, set aside on a platter. Oil grill pan as necessary.
• When chicken is cool enough to handle, cut into medium dice and transfer to a large bowl.
• Add chickpeas, peppers, onion and vinaigrette. Toss to combine.
• Gently fold in avocado. Serve garnished with lime wedges and cilantro.
• Cilantro-lime vinaigrette:.
• In a food processor, pulse cilantro until coarsely chopped. Add lime juice and pulse 10 seconds. With processor running, pour olive oil into feed tube in slow stream. Stir in salt and pepper to taste.