Grilled Chicken with Smashed Avocado Toast (Printable)

Grilled chicken on creamy avocado toast with honey and chili flakes. A savory-sweet brunch or lunch in just 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 - 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
07 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Toppings

08 - 0.25 teaspoon red chili flakes
09 - 2 teaspoons honey
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

→ Optional Garnish

11 - Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped

# How-To Steps:

01 - Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
02 - Brush the chicken breast with olive oil and season with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper on both sides.
03 - Grill the chicken for 6 to 7 minutes per side until cooked through and juices run clear. Transfer to a plate and 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 and a pinch of salt, then mash until mostly smooth.
06 - Spread the smashed avocado evenly over each slice of toasted bread.
07 - Arrange the grilled chicken slices on top of the avocado layer.
08 - Sprinkle with chili flakes, drizzle with honey, and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
09 - Serve immediately while toast remains warm and crispy.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It feels fancy but takes less time than waiting for delivery.
  • The sweet honey against smoky paprika and creamy avocado is genuinely addictive.
  • You get a restaurant-quality meal with ingredients you probably already have.
  • It works for breakfast, lunch, or dinner without feeling out of place.
02 -
  • Don't skip resting the chicken, it keeps the juices inside instead of running all over your cutting board.
  • The honey needs to be drizzled at the very end or it can make the toast soggy.
  • If your avocado is too firm, it won't mash smoothly and the texture will be off.
03 -
  • Mash the avocado with a fork, not a blender, you want it creamy but not puréed.
  • If you're meal prepping, grill the chicken ahead and store it separately, then assemble fresh when you're ready to eat.
  • A little flaky sea salt on top at the end makes everything taste more intentional.
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