Grilled Chicken & Avocado Toast (Printable Version)

Grilled chicken breast with mashed avocado on toasted bread, finished with chili flakes and a honey drizzle. Ready in 25 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread & Base

01 - 2 large slices sourdough or multigrain bread
02 - 1 ripe avocado

→ Chicken

03 - 1 medium boneless, skinless chicken breast
04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
05 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
07 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Toppings

08 - 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes
09 - 2 teaspoons honey
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

→ Optional Garnish

11 - Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped

# Steps:

01 - Preheat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
02 - Brush the chicken breast with olive oil and season with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
03 - Grill the chicken for 6 to 7 minutes per side until cooked through and juices run clear. Transfer to a plate and let rest for 3 minutes, then slice thinly.
04 - While the chicken cooks, toast the bread slices until golden and crisp.
05 - Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a bowl. Add lemon juice, a pinch of salt, and mash until mostly smooth.
06 - Spread the smashed avocado evenly over each slice of toast.
07 - Arrange grilled chicken slices on top of the avocado.
08 - Sprinkle with chili flakes, drizzle with honey, and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
09 - Serve immediately while toast is still warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It balances creamy, spicy, and sweet in a way that keeps every bite interesting without feeling complicated.
  • You can prep the chicken ahead and assemble it in under five minutes when hunger strikes.
  • It works just as well for a quick dinner as it does for a lazy weekend breakfast.
  • The ingredients are simple enough that you probably have most of them already.
02 -
  • Let the chicken rest after grilling or all the juices will run out onto your cutting board instead of staying in the meat.
  • Don't skip the lemon juice in the avocado, it keeps it from turning brown and adds a brightness that ties everything together.
  • Use a light hand with the honey at first, you can always add more but you can't take it back once it's drizzled.
03 -
  • Warm your honey slightly in the microwave for five seconds so it drizzles more easily and soaks into the avocado instead of sitting on top.
  • If you're meal prepping, grill extra chicken and keep the components separate until you're ready to eat so the toast stays crisp.
  • A pinch of flaky sea salt on top just before serving adds a textural pop and makes the flavors bloom.
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