Grilled Chicken with Avocado & Tomato
This easy grilled chicken with avocado and tomato salad takes just a few minutes to prep and is bursting with delicious flavors from fresh basil, creamy avocado, juicy cherry tomatoes, and balsamic chicken breasts!

5 star review
“I have made this salad recipe last night and it was made so good. I love grilled chicken and tomato salad. I always make it on some special occasion. Thanks for sharing great recipe blog.”
– Malin
Summer Dinner Gets Simplified Thanks to Chicken with Avocado and Tomato
Summer is definitely the season for simple cooking. To simplify dinner, I usually 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 center stage: this balsamic grilled chicken with avocado cherry tomato salad!
To jazz up our typical grill night, this quick + easy recipe takes advantage of a few simple pantry ingredients to create a flavorful marinade for the chicken, which is a simplified version of my classic balsamic marinated chicken. Once marinated, the chicken gets a quick grill while the quick salad comes together. Just chop some tomatoes, avocado, shallot and basil, and this vibrant salad is ready pile on top of your juicy grilled chicken. Or swap in my tomato, avocado and basil salad if you’ve got ripe heirloom tomatoes on hand! Seriously, chicken + avocado + tomato is the perfect summer meal, and I guarantee you’ll want to make it again and again.

Tips to Make this Weeknight Dinner Kid-Friendly
The simple flavors of this balsamic chicken with avocado and cherry tomato salad is pretty kid-friendly already, but here are some options for resistant eaters:
- Plain Chicken: For really picky eaters, you can grill one or two chicken breasts simply seasoned with salt, skipping the marinade.
- Plain Veggies: Serve the salad parts separately, offering a few cherry tomatoes and sliced avocados on the side.
- Chicken Lollipops: This tip has been working really 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.

Grilled Chicken with Avocado & Tomato
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cloves garlic, 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 clove garlic, minced
- 1 small shallot, thinly sliced
- 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup basil, thinly sliced
- black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine 2 minced garlic cloves, ¼ cup balsamic vinegar, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ cup olive oil. Whisk to combine.
- Place the chicken in a large baking dish and pour over the marinade. Toss to coat and let the chicken marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 8 hours.
- Remove the chicken from the baking dish, discarding the excess marinade. Grill the chicken over medium heat, flipping once, for 8-12 minutes, 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 black pepper in a medium bowl. Stir gently to combine.
- Remove the chicken from the grill. Serve with the salad on top or on the side.
Notes
- Peppers: If you don’t have fresh tomatoes, one reader suggesting grilling some bell peppers to add to the salad. Or swap in roasted red peppers!
- Cheesy: The salad also works beautifully with fresh mozzarella in place of avocado.
For the marinade is it 1/4 cup oil? I’m thinking so but wanted to double check. Thanks!
Laura,
Yes, 1/4 cup olive oil for the marinade. Thanks for checking. I hope you enjoy!
I made this tonight and it was so good. I’m not eating tomatoes because of pregnancy acid reflux. I grilled a yellow and orange pepper along with some asparagus to toss with the avocado and dressing. Delicious. Please keep the recipes coming!
Laura,
I love the idea of grilled peppers in place of the tomatoes, I think I’ll try that next time myself. So happy you enjoyed!
Last night I was made this salad. It was made very tasty and delicious. I love the given idea of grilled peppers in place of tomatoes. I will try it next time. Thanks for sharing the great ideas.
I’m glad you enjoyed Anders!
I have made this salad recipe last night and it was made so good. I love grilled chicken and tomato salad. I always make it on some special occasion. Thanks for sharing great recipe blog.
So happy you enjoyed Malin!
It was so good! I added an Italian seasoning to the marinade. Thanks for sharing!
Yay, so glad you enjoyed! Thanks so much for leaving a review!