Grilled Lemon-Herb Chicken with Avocado and Tomato Salad
Juicy grilled chicken breasts marinated in lemon and fresh herbs, paired with a refreshing avocado and tomato salad dressed with olive oil and lime. This Mediterranean-inspired Whole30 recipe (gluten free), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, lemon juice, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 390 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless (about 1.5 lbs) chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup, freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3, minced garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp, chopped fresh thyme
- 1 tbsp, chopped fresh oregano
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 ripe, diced avocados
- 1 1/2 cups, halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup, finely diced red onion
- 2 tbsp, freshly squeezed lime juice
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, 3 tbsp olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme, 1 tbsp chopped fresh oregano, 1 tsp sea salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Place 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts in a resealable bag and pour marinade over. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Step 2: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Remove chicken from marinade and grill for 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F and juices run clear.
- Step 3: While chicken grills, combine 2 diced ripe avocados, 1 1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes, and 1/4 cup finely diced red onion in a bowl. Drizzle with 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice and toss gently to mix.
- Step 4: Serve grilled chicken breasts topped with the avocado and tomato salad for a bright, satisfying meal.









