🥗 Grilled Chicken with Garlic Asparagus, Cherry Tomato Salad & Avocado

A fresh, healthy, and protein-packed meal featuring juicy grilled chicken breast, tender garlic asparagus, sweet cherry tomatoes, and creamy avocado. Perfect for a quick lunch or nutritious dinner.

⏱️ Prep Time: 15 minutes
⏱️ Cook Time: 20 minutes
🍽️ Total Time: 35 minutes
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Servings: 4

🛒 Ingredients

For the Chicken

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

For the Garlic Asparagus

• 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt and black pepper
• ½ teaspoon paprika (optional)

For the Tomato Salad

• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar or lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley or basil
• Salt and black pepper

For Serving

• 1 ripe avocado, sliced
• Fresh parsley for garnish
• Lemon wedges

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Marinate the Chicken

In a bowl, combine olive oil, garlic, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, thyme, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken thoroughly and let it marinate for 15–30 minutes.

2️⃣ Grill the Chicken

Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 6–7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F). Let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice if desired.

3️⃣ Cook the Asparagus

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the asparagus and cook for 5–7 minutes until tender-crisp. Stir in the garlic during the last minute of cooking. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.

4️⃣ Prepare the Tomato Salad

In a bowl, toss the cherry tomatoes with olive oil, balsamic vinegar (or lemon juice), parsley, salt, and black pepper.

5️⃣ Slice the Avocado

Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, peel, and slice into thin wedges.

🍽️ Assemble the Plate

Arrange the grilled chicken on a serving plate. Add the garlic asparagus, tomato salad, and avocado slices. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

💡 Tips

• Marinate the chicken for up to 4 hours for even more flavor.
• Sprinkle grated Parmesan over the asparagus before serving.
• Add a drizzle of garlic butter or herb sauce over the chicken for extra richness.
• Serve with quinoa, brown rice, or roasted potatoes if you’d like a heartier meal.

Enjoy this colorful, wholesome, and delicious grilled chicken dinner! 🥑🍅🌿🍗