Avocado Chili Lime Grilled Chicken

This marinated grilled chicken is served with a homemade chunky avocado topping that always impresses! An easy entree that tastes incredible!

Update: This recipe was originally published in 2021 and has been republished with all new photos.

Sunny weather means it’s time to jump all in on grilling recipes and if you’ve been here a while you know I really love to grill. I feel like it’s my personal mission to show people how easy it is to make incredible food on the grill. Plus (and this is important) grilled entrees tend to require way less clean up. I am always game for less time doing dishes, friend.

This Avocado Chili Lime Grilled Chicken is a fun one! Easy marinade? Check. Easy avocado topping? Check. Delicious entree that celebrates all this beautiful sunshine and gives me an excuse to sit on the back porch with a glass of wine? Oh yeah baby… check and check!

Ingredients for Avocado Chili Lime Grilled Chicken

• Chicken breasts: I use boneless skinless chicken breasts in this recipe. You can use chicken thighs if you prefer.
• Olive oil: Extra virgin olive oil helps prevent the chicken from sticking on the grill.
• Avocados: Select ripe avocados for maximum flavor.
• Cilantro: Fresh cilantro adds freshness to our chunky avocado topping.
• Lime juice: The bright tangy flavor of lime goes beautifully with the flavors of cilantro and avocado.
• Seasonings: We use simple dried herbs and spices to flavor this easy marinade.

How to Make Avocado Chili Lime Grilled Chicken

To make this recipe you’ll first slice your chicken horizontally to create thin cutlets. This helps us cook the chicken faster and gets us better browning on all sides.

Add your chicken and all marinade ingredients to a bag or container. Marinate for at least one hour and up to 12 hours.

Grill or sauté your chicken depending on your preference. (Recipe instructions include how to do both.)

While your chicken is cooking, combine your chunky avocado topping ingredients in a bowl. Stir. That’s it! Top each cutlet with the avocado mixture when you’re ready to serve!

Will This Marinade Work Well with Other Proteins?

Yes, the marinade is also delicious with steak, turkey, or pork.

How Long Should You Marinate Chicken?

I always like to marinate chicken for at least an hour and up to 12 hours. The longer you marinate the more pronounced the flavor will be. I try to toss the marinade in a bag with the chicken breasts in the morning so they can hang out all day together. I don’t recommend longer than 12 hours because your meat can start to breakdown and the texture changes if it sits in a marinade for too long. (That goes for any marinade.)

How Can You Prevent Chicken from Sticking to the Grill?

This marinade includes olive oil so that will help prevent sticking. If you have a history of sticking problems on your particular grill then feel to add another swipe of oil or try a grill spray. If you try to flip your chicken and you notice it’s sticking a bit just give it another minute before flipping and the chicken will usually release better then.

How to Store Leftovers

Want to enjoy this grilled chicken recipe the next day or later in the week? This entree makes great leftovers and it’s perfect for meal prep! Leftover chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

I personally wouldn’t bother with storing leftover avocado simply because the avocado will brown (yes, even with the lime juice in there). It’s pretty unappetizing looking after a few hours in the fridge. I recommend making the avocado topping immediately before serving.

However, you can technically store the avocado topping in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 days. To minimize browning, use a container that’s just the right size (a container that’s too big means more oxygen will touch the avocado) and press plastic wrap right against the avocado (again, to reduce the amount of oxygen touching the avocado).

Reheat the chicken in the microwave or in a large skillet on the stovetop on low to medium-low heat until warmed through. Then top with the avocado topping when you’re ready to serve.

How to Serve

I like to serve this chicken with a green side + a carb + a salad. If you’re thinking veggies, I recommend my Garlic Green Beans or Spicy Roasted Broccoli. Baked Herb Potato Rounds or Rosemary Garlic Smashed Potatoes will make the meal extra satiating. A simple salad with Homemade Croutons will round everything out! Or choose a more impressive salad like my Strawberry Goat Cheese Salad or Balsamic Peach Arugula Salad.

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