Grilled Chicken Avocado Toast (Printer-friendly)

Grilled chicken slices atop creamy avocado spread and crispy toast, enhanced 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

# How to Make It:

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 and a pinch of salt, then 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.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It delivers restaurant-quality flavor with only a handful of ingredients you probably already have.
  • The sweet-spicy honey and chili combo turns plain toast into something you will crave all week.
  • It is filling enough to fuel your whole morning without weighing you down.
  • You can prep the chicken the night before and assemble it in minutes when hunger strikes.
02 -
  • Do not skip resting the chicken after grilling, or all the juices will run out onto your cutting board instead of staying in the meat.
  • Use ripe but firm avocado, because overripe ones turn to mush and underripe ones will not spread smoothly.
  • Drizzle the honey at the very end so it stays glossy and does not soak into the toast.
  • If your bread is too thin or soft, it will turn soggy under the avocado, so choose a hearty slice.
03 -
  • Slice the chicken against the grain for the most tender bite, it makes a huge difference in texture.
  • Warm your honey slightly in the microwave for 10 seconds so it drizzles smoothly and does not clump.
  • Season each layer as you go, the toast, the avocado, and the chicken, so every bite is flavorful.
  • If you like extra heat, add a few dashes of hot sauce under the honey for a sweet-spicy-tangy finish.
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