This simple Balsamic Grilled Chicken with Avocado Cherry Tomato Salad takes just minutes to prepare and is bursting with fresh flavors. Grab a few simple ingredients and grill this one up tonight!

Summer is definitely the season for simple cooking. Throw something on the grill, make a quick salad and dinner is done. Of course, the grilled something + salad routine can get a little boring after awhile, and I’m always trying to think of ways to mix things up a little. Enter this Balsamic Grilled Chicken with Avocado Cherry Tomato Salad.

To jazz up the typical grill night, this recipe takes advantage of a few simple pantry ingredients to create a flavorful marinade for the chicken. Once marinated, the chicken gets a quick grill while the quick salad comes together. Chop some tomatoes, avocado, shallot and basil and the salad is ready to top the warm grilled chicken. A perfect summer meal you’ll want to make again and again. 

If you’re not a tomato fan consider swapping in roasted red peppers. The salad also works beautifully with fresh mozzarella in place of avocado. As written, this recipe is naturally gluten-free, dairy-free and paleo, Whole30 & barre3 Challenge friendly.

Kid-friendly notes. The simple flavors of the chicken and salad is pretty kid-friendly, but here are some options for resistant eaters:

  • Grill one or two chicken breasts simply seasoned with salt, skipping the marinade. 
  • Serve the salad parts separately, offering a few cherry tomatoes and sliced avocados on the side.
  • This tip has been working well for us lately: offer a toothpick so your child can make tomato, chicken and avocado “lollipops.” Make sure your child is old enough to handle a toothpick safely before trying this option.

 Now, onto the recipe!

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Balsamic Grilled Chicken with Avocado Cherry Tomato Salad

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This simple Balsamic Grilled Chicken with Avocado Cherry Tomato Salad takes just minutes to prepare and is bursting with fresh flavors. Grab a few simple ingredients and grill this one up tonight!
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Ingredients

For the chicken:

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup olive oil

For the salad:

  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 large ripe avocado, diced
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 small shallot, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup basil, thinly sliced
  • Pepper, to taste

Equipment

Instructions 

  • In a small bowl combine 2 minced garlic cloves, ¼ cup balsamic vinegar, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ olive oil. Whisk to combine.
  • Place the chicken in a large baking dish and pour over the marinade. Toss to coat and let marinate in the refrigerator at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours.
  • Remove the chicken from the baking dish, discarding the marinade. Grill the chicken over medium heat, flipping once, for 8-12 or until cooked through and no longer pink in the middle.
  • While the chicken is grilling, combine the tomatoes, avocado, 1 minced garlic clove, shallot, 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 2 tablespoons olive oil, ½ teaspoon salt, basil, and pepper in a medium bowl. Stir gently to combine.
  • Remove the chicken from the grill. Serve with the salad on top or alongside.

Notes

The simple flavors of the chicken and salad are pretty kid-friendly, but here are some options for resistant eaters:
  • Grill one or two chicken breasts simply seasoned with salt, skipping the marinade.
  • Serve the salad parts separately, offering a few cherry tomatoes and sliced avocados on the side.
  • This tip has been working well for us lately: offer a toothpick so your child can make tomato, chicken and avocado “lollipops.” Make sure your child is old enough to handle a toothpick safely before trying this option.
Author: Robyn Downs

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