Grilled Chicken Smashed Avocado Toast (Printable Version)

Grilled chicken and creamy avocado on crispy toast with chili and honey. A protein-packed brunch or light lunch.

# What You 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

# Step-by-Step Directions:

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 6–7 minutes per side, or 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, a pinch of salt, and 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 Advice:

01 -
  • It feels fancy but comes together faster than ordering delivery.
  • The honey and chili flakes create this unexpected sweet heat that makes every bite interesting.
  • You can prep the chicken ahead and assemble toast in under two minutes when hunger strikes.
  • It works equally well as breakfast, lunch, or that weird in between meal when you need real food fast.
02 -
  • Don't skip resting the chicken after cooking or you'll lose all the juices when you slice it and end up with dry meat.
  • Add the lemon juice to the avocado immediately after mashing to prevent it from turning brown if you're not serving right away.
  • The honey needs to be drizzled last so it sits on top and you get that sweet hit in every bite.
03 -
  • Use a meat thermometer to check doneness instead of guessing, overcooked chicken ruins the whole dish.
  • Warm the honey slightly in the microwave for five seconds so it drizzles smoothly instead of clumping.
  • If your avocado isn't quite ripe, mash it with a tiny bit of Greek yogurt or sour cream to make it creamier.
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