California Grilled Chicken

March 08, 2023 By: Comments
California Grilled Chicken
Tagged: Dinner Dinner. Affordable Affordable. Avocado Avocado. Grilling Grilling. Tomatoes Tomatoes. Chicken Chicken. Spinach Spinach. Mozzarella Mozzarella.
Prep:
15 Minutes
Cook:
11 Minutes
Serves:
4
This healthful and money-saving entree takes inspiration from vibrant, vegetable-forward California fare. Only a handful of ingredients are necessary to make this feel-good meal: juicy grilled chicken breasts are topped with shredded mozzarella and a simple spinach, tomato and avocado salad. Bonus: it’s gluten-free and keto-friendly! To stretch your grocery budget, shop the weekly Food Lion flyer and use our brands — like Food Lion brand and Nature’s Promise — whenever you cook.

Ingredients

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Directions

  1. Place the chicken in a resealable plastic bag. Add the oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Massage the mixture into the chicken.
  2. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat. Brush the excess marinade off the chicken. Grill the chicken breasts, flipping occasionally, until golden brown, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F, about 8-10 minutes.
  3. Top each chicken breast with 1/4 cup of the mozzarella and continue to cook until the cheese is melted, about 1 minute.
  4. Top each chicken breast equally with the spinach, tomato and avocado. Drizzle the dressing over the chicken breast and serve.

Substitute: Substitute balsamic vinegar for the lemon juice, and sliced fresh mozzarella for the shredded mozzarella, to create an Italian-inspired dish!