Grilled Chicken with Avocado Salad: A Low-Carb Recipe for Bodybuilders
Ingredients
For the Grilled Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
For the Avocado Salad:
- 1 ripe avocado (cubed)
- 1/2 medium cucumber (sliced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/4 red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro (chopped, optional)
Ingredient Facts
Total Nutritional Information (per serving)
2 servings
Per serving:
- Calories:
- Protein:
- Carbohydrates:
- Fat:
- Fiber:
- Sugars:
Preparation Steps
1. Marinate the Chicken:
- chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oilgarlic powderonion powderpaprikasaltpepper
- 1 lemon
- 15-30 minutes
2. Prepare the Avocado Salad:
- avocadocucumbercherry tomatoes
- red onioncilantro
- 1 tablespoon olive oil1 lime
- saltpepper
3. Grill the Chicken:
- 5-7 minutes per side165°F (75°C)
Cooking Instructions
1. Grilling Chicken:
- medium-high
- 5-7 minutes per side
2. Alternative Cooking Methods:
- Oven-Baking:400°F (200°C)20-25 minutes
- Pan-Seared:6-7 minutes per side
Serving Suggestions
- Plate the Meal:
- Pairing Options:
- Garnish: