🥗 Southwestern Grilled Chicken Salad & Avocado

This Southwestern Grilled Chicken Salad is full of flavor, protein, and healthy fats. The combination of juicy, spiced chicken with creamy avocado and fresh greens makes it a perfect light lunch or dinner that keeps you satisfied without weighing you down.

🍗 Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

• 1 tbsp garlic powder

• 1 tbsp ground cumin

• ½ tsp cayenne pepper

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• Sliced avocados

• Arugula or your favorite salad leaves

• Lemon juice, for drizzling

👩‍🍳 Directions

1. Flatten chicken breasts between plastic wrap using a mallet to about ½ inch thickness.

2. Rub chicken with garlic powder, cumin, cayenne, salt, and pepper.

3. Grill or cook in a cast-iron pan for 3 minutes per side, until cooked through.

4. Slice chicken diagonally into strips.

5. Serve on a bed of arugula or mixed greens.

6. Top with sliced avocado and drizzle with fresh lemon juice.

💡 Sex’n’Fries Tip

Want to make it a meal prep winner? Cook extra chicken and store in the fridge for salads, wraps, or quick lunch bowls throughout the week.