Grilled Chicken Avocado Toast (Print-Friendly)

Grilled chicken breast with creamy smashed avocado on toasted sourdough, topped with chili flakes and honey drizzle.

# 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

# Cooking 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, or 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 bread is still warm and crisp.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It balances creamy, savory, and just a hint of sweet heat in every bite.
  • You can have a restaurant quality meal on the table in under half an hour.
  • It uses simple ingredients you probably already have at home.
  • The combination feels indulgent but is surprisingly good for you.
02 -
  • Let the chicken rest after grilling or all the juices will leak out when you slice it, leaving the meat dry.
  • Mash the avocado with lemon juice right away to prevent it from turning brown too quickly.
  • Don't skimp on the honey drizzle, it sounds unusual but it transforms the whole dish.
03 -
  • Use a meat thermometer to check the chicken reaches 165 degrees F so you never undercook or overcook it.
  • Warm the honey slightly in the microwave for 5 seconds so it drizzles smoothly and evenly.
  • If your avocado is too firm, place it in a paper bag with a banana overnight to speed up ripening.
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