Grilled Chicken with Grapefruit Avocado Salsa
Elevate your dinner with this vibrant and flavor-packed Grilled Chicken with Grapefruit Avocado Salsa. Perfectly seasoned chicken breasts—marinated in a smoky blend of paprika, cumin, garlic powder, and olive oil—are grilled to juicy perfection, while a refreshing salsa of zesty grapefruit, creamy avocado, and fresh cilantro adds a burst of citrusy brightness. The addition of lime juice and a touch of honey creates the ultimate balance of tangy and sweet in every bite. Ready in just 35 minutes, this dish is an ideal choice for a light yet satisfying weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing summer barbecue centerpiece. Serve it fresh for a healthy, gluten-free, and irresistibly colorful meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large grapefruit
- 1 large avocado
- 0.25 cup red onion
- 2 tablespoons cilantro leaves
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
Instructions
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates.
In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper to form a marinade.
Rub the marinade evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts.
Place the chicken on the preheated grill. Cook for 6-8 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes.
While the chicken is grilling, prepare the grapefruit avocado salsa. Start by peeling and segmenting the grapefruit, removing any seeds, and cutting the segments into small chunks.
Dice the avocado and add it to a medium-sized mixing bowl along with the grapefruit segments.
Finely chop the red onion and cilantro, then add them to the bowl with the grapefruit and avocado.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice and honey. Drizzle the mixture over the salsa ingredients and gently toss to combine.
Serve the grilled chicken topped with the grapefruit avocado salsa. Enjoy immediately for best flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1926 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 83.7 g | 107% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.7 g | 78% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 592 mg | 197% | |
| Sodium | 2912 mg | 127% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 68.0 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.5 g | 77% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.1 g | ||
| Protein | 224.6 g | 449% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 230 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 10.2 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 3542 mg | 75% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
