Grilled Chicken with Avocado and Cucumber Salad
Juicy grilled chicken breast seasoned with lemon and herbs, served with a refreshing avocado-cucumber salad in a light lime vinaigrette. A high-protein, low-carb, bloat-free meal that fuels fat loss and supports a lean, defined midsection.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This Grilled Chicken combo is the ultimate abs meal: 45g+ clean protein, healthy fats from avocado that keep you satisfied, and almost zero carbs from the cucumber salad—perfect for cutting or maintaining a flat stomach. It takes 15 minutes, tastes like summer on a plate, and leaves you full for hours without heaviness. Meal-prep friendly, bikini-ready, and so fresh you’ll crave it every night—this is the simple dinner that makes getting lean feel effortless and delicious!
Recipe Tips and Tricks
- Pound chicken to even thickness—cooks in 6–8 min.
- Let chicken rest 5 min—stays juicy.
- Salt avocado right before serving—prevents browning.
- Use a hot grill pan indoors if no outdoor grill.
- Double the dressing—it’s zero-calorie flavor.
- Add chili flakes for metabolism kick.
- Serve cold the next day—perfect lunch.
Grilled Chicken with Avocado and Cucumber Salad
Juicy grilled chicken with creamy avocado-cucumber salad—lean abs perfection!
Ingredients
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro & mint, chopped
- ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (dressing)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 English cucumbers, sliced
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 chicken breasts (5–6 oz each)
- Chili flakes (optional)
- Juice + zest of 2 limes
- Salt & pepper
Instructions
- Pound chicken: Even thickness—cooks fast and juicy!
- Make marinade: Whisk lime juice, zest, olive oil, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper.
- Marinate quick: Coat chicken 5–30 min (or overnight).
- Heat grill: High heat grill or grill pan—smoky flavor incoming!
- Grill perfectly: 4–5 min per side until 165°F internal.
- Rest it: Tent with foil 5 min—juices redistribute.
- Dice avocado: Creamy cubes—heart of the salad.
- Slice cucumber: Thin half-moons—crisp and refreshing.
- Toss salad: Avocado, cucumber, red onion, herbs, lime dressing, salt.
- Serve gorgeous: Slice chicken, fan over salad—summer on a plate!
Notes
- 45g protein + under 10g carbs per serving.
- Avocado + lime keeps everything bright green.
- Cold leftovers = perfect next-day lunch.
Nutrition Information
Yield
4Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 401Total Fat 23gSaturated Fat 5gUnsaturated Fat 18gCholesterol 78mgSodium 151mgCarbohydrates 28gFiber 6gSugar 12gProtein 23g
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Ingredients Notes
- Chicken breast: Leanest protein source.
- Avocado: Healthy fats + potassium for recovery.
- Cucumber: Hydration + crunch, almost no calories.
- Lime: Brightens and balances richness.
- Fresh herbs: Mint + cilantro for freshness.
Variations and Substitutions
- Shrimp or salmon instead of chicken
- Greek yogurt-lime dressing for extra protein
- Add cherry tomatoes or bell pepper
- Spicy: jalapeño or sriracha in dressing
- Mexican: pico de gallo + black beans (if carbs allowed)
- Asian: sesame oil + rice vinegar + ginger
- Wrap in lettuce leaves for low-carb tacos
- Top with feta or cotija for flavor
Storage Options
- Refrigerator: up to 4 days (store salad and chicken separately)
- Reheat chicken gently or eat cold
- Meal prep: 4 perfect containers ready
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