Grilled Chicken with Smashed Avocado Toast (Printable Version)

Grilled chicken breast topped with creamy smashed avocado, chili flakes and honey on golden toast. Ready in 25 minutes.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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

# Directions:

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. Grill for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through and juices run clear.
03 - Transfer the chicken 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 toasted bread.
07 - Arrange the grilled chicken slices on top of the avocado spread.
08 - Sprinkle with chili flakes, drizzle with honey, and garnish with fresh herbs if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It feels indulgent but comes together faster than ordering takeout, and you'll actually feel good after eating it.
  • The honey and chili flakes create this addictive sweet-spicy contrast that makes every bite different.
  • It's flexible enough to eat for breakfast, lunch, or dinner without feeling out of place.
  • You get protein, healthy fats, and carbs all in one hand-held package.
02 -
  • If you skip letting the chicken rest after grilling, all the juices run out onto your cutting board instead of staying in the meat.
  • Under-toasting the bread is the number one mistake, it needs to be crispy enough to support everything without bending.
  • Mashing the avocado with lemon juice immediately stops it from turning brown, so don't skip that step even if you're serving right away.
03 -
  • Pound the chicken breast to an even thickness before grilling so it cooks at the same rate and stays juicy all the way through.
  • Drizzle the honey while the chicken is still warm, it melts slightly and soaks into everything instead of just sitting on top.
  • If your avocado is slightly under-ripe, mash it with a tiny bit of olive oil to make it creamier and easier to spread.
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