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Grilled California Avocado Chicken

California avocado chicken made on the grill with juicy chicken breasts topped in the last minutes with melted Monterey Jack, sliced avocado, crispy bacon, and honey mustard. Marinate for 30 minutes so the smoky garlic-rub flavor clings, then finish with fresh cherry tomatoes for a loaded California-style dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
marinating 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 3 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 610
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken breasts
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Chicken seasoning and marinade
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
Toppings
  • 8 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 2 avocados, sliced
  • 4 slices Monterey Jack or provolone cheese
  • 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 0.25 cup Honey mustard for drizzling

Equipment

  • 1 cast iron skillet

Method
 

Marinate the chicken
  1. Rub chicken breasts with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cover and marinate for 30 minutes, so the spices soak in.
Grill and melt the cheese
  1. Grill the chicken over medium-high heat for 7-8 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F, turning once for even browning.
  2. In the last 2 minutes, place a slice of Monterey Jack over each breast and close the grill lid. Wait until the cheese is melted and glossy.
Finish and serve
  1. Top the melted-cheese chicken with sliced avocado, crumbled bacon, and halved cherry tomatoes. Add the toppings so they sit warm on the chicken.
  2. Drizzle honey mustard generously over the top and serve immediately. Finish with a visible ribbon of sauce over the avocado and bacon.

Notes

Pro tip: Pat the chicken dry before rubbing so the spices cling and the grill browns better. Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed container for up to 3 days; reheat gently so the avocado stays more intact (add fresh avocado if desired). Freezing is not recommended due to texture changes. If you want a lighter option, swap bacon for turkey bacon and use a reduced-sugar honey mustard.