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Grilled California Avocado Chicken

California chicken gets a West Coast makeover with a quick olive-oil garlic marinade, then grilled until juicy. Each breast is topped with sliced avocado, tomato, and mozzarella that melts under the lid for a rich, fresh finish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
marinating 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: California
Calories: 620
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken breasts
  • 4 chicken breasts
Marinade
  • 2 tbsp olive oil Use for marinating the chicken.
  • 2 garlic Minced; for the marinade.
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 salt and pepper Season to taste; included as listed in the recipe input.
Toppings
  • 2 avocados Ripe; sliced for topping.
  • 2 tomatoes Sliced; for topping.
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese Shredded; for melting over the chicken.
  • 1 balsamic glaze For drizzling to finish.

Equipment

  • 1 grill

Method
 

Marinate the chicken
  1. In a bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Add chicken breasts and marinate for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
Grill the chicken
  1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Grill chicken breasts for 6-7 minutes per side, until cooked through and nicely marked.
Melt and finish
  1. Top each chicken breast with tomato slices, avocado slices, and shredded mozzarella cheese. Close the grill lid and cook for 2 minutes, just until the cheese melts.
Serve
  1. Drizzle with balsamic glaze over the top, then serve immediately for the best warm-cheese melt and fresh topping contrast.

Notes

For the cleanest melt, shred mozzarella fresh and keep toppings ready before grilling so you can add them immediately after flipping. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat gently so the avocado doesn’t over-soften. Freezing isn’t recommended because avocado texture degrades. If you want a lower-sodium option, use reduced-sodium seasoning for the marinade and keep the balsamic drizzle light.