Grilled Chicken Avocado Toast (Print Version)

Grilled chicken over creamy avocado on crusty toast with chili and honey—easy, protein-rich, and ready in 25 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Bread & Base

01 - 2 large slices sourdough or multigrain bread
02 - 1 ripe avocado

→ Chicken

03 - 1 medium boneless, skinless chicken breast
04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
05 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
07 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Toppings

08 - 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes
09 - 2 teaspoons honey
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

→ Optional Garnish

11 - Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
02 - Brush the chicken breast with olive oil and season with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
03 - Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through and juices run clear. Transfer to a plate and let rest for 3 minutes, then slice thinly.
04 - While the chicken cooks, toast the bread slices until golden and crisp.
05 - Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a bowl. Add lemon juice and a pinch of salt, then mash until mostly smooth.
06 - Spread the smashed avocado evenly over each slice of toast.
07 - Arrange grilled chicken slices on top of the avocado.
08 - Sprinkle with chili flakes, drizzle with honey, and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
09 - Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like brunch at a cafe but comes together in your own kitchen in under half an hour.
  • The honey and chili flakes create this unexpected balance that makes every bite interesting.
  • You get protein, healthy fats, and carbs all on one plate without feeling weighed down.
  • It works as breakfast, lunch, or a quick dinner when you need real food fast.
02 -
  • Let the chicken rest after grilling or all the juices will run out when you slice it, leaving the meat dry.
  • Toast the bread well; soft bread will turn soggy under the avocado within minutes.
  • Use a ripe avocado that mashes easily, otherwise you'll end up with hard lumps that don't spread evenly.
  • Drizzle the honey at the very end so it stays on top and you get that sweet contrast in every bite.
03 -
  • Slice the chicken against the grain so each piece is tender and easy to bite through.
  • Warm your honey slightly before drizzling so it spreads more easily and looks beautiful on the plate.
  • If you're meal prepping, grill the chicken ahead and store it in the fridge, then assemble fresh toast when you're ready to eat.
  • A squeeze of extra lemon juice over the top just before serving brightens everything and ties the flavors together.
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