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    Home » Recipes » Grilling » Southwestern Chicken

    Published: Feb 16, 2018 · Modified: Aug 6, 2020 by Jessica Robinson · This post may contain affiliate links

    Southwestern Chicken

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    grilled chicken on small white plate with heirloom cherry tomato halves and avocado salad, topped with thin slices of jalapenos

    Southwestern Chicken and Avocado Tomato Salad is packed with flavor and is the perfect healthy inspired recipe. Chicken thighs with spices will leave you wanting another bite!

    Grilled chicken on white plate with avocado tomato salad with thin slices of jalapenos


    Don’t you just love a great dinner that’s flavorful and doesn’t take all night to prepare?! Our household is a constant whirlwind of motion. Homework to complete, chores to do, and an abundance of dishes to wash! Southwestern Chicken and Avocado Tomato Salad is the perfect dish for busy weeknights. Simple to prep, flavorful, and wonderfully moist chicken!

    Our grill is right out the back slider door, off the kitchen. This makes it super easy to grill almost all year long. With the cold snap we had, I grilled, but found the grill was having a hard time keeping up with the temperature, because it was so darn cold outside!

    grilled chicken with avocado tomato salad and fork

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    Southwestern grilled chicken thighs with avocado tomato salad
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    Southwestern Chicken with Avocado Tomato Salad

    Prep Time1 hr
    Cook Time12 mins
    Total Time1 hr 12 mins
    Chicken thighs marinated and grilled for wonderful flavor. Fresh avocado and heirloom tomato salad adds even more depth and flavor.
    Course: dinner
    Cuisine: American, Southern
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 639kcal
    Author: Jessica Robinson

    Ingredients

    Southwestern Chicken

    • 2-3 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
    • 1 teaspoon chili powder
    • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
    • 2 teaspoons paprika
    • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • 2 teaspoons onion powder
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 3 tablespoons olive oil
    • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
    • ¼ cup whiskey
    • 1 lime juiced
    • salt and black pepper to taste

    Avocado Tomato Salad

    • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
    • 2 ripe avocados diced
    • ¼ cup fresh cilantro finely chopped
    • 1 green onion finely chopped
    • 1 jalapeno pepper sliced thinly
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions

    Southwestern Chicken

    • Place all of the marinate ingredients into a large zip-style bag and press with your fingers to mix together. Place the chicken pieces into the marinate. Refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours and up to 24 hours. The longer you let marinate, the more flavors the chicken will absorb.

    Avocado Tomato Salad

    • Prepare the salad. In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, avocado, cilantro, and green onion. Squeeze the lime juice over and stir gently to combine. Top with thinly sliced jalapeno slices. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
    • Grill the chicken on medium to high heat on either an outdoor grill or a cast iron grill pan. If using a cast iron grill pan, spray with plenty of cooking spray as your chicken cooks. Use tongs to flip the chicken. Cook until thoroughly cooked, about 12-15 minutes. Let rest about 5 minutes before slicing the chicken. Serve with the avocado tomato salad.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 639kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 215mg | Sodium: 238mg | Potassium: 1386mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 1660IU | Vitamin C: 46mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 4mg
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    1. Debbie says

      August 18, 2019 at 4:31 pm

      Am I right to assume the lime juice is only for the avocado tomato salad? It is listed with the chicken marinade ingredients. If it’s meant to be included in both, please let me know.

      Reply
    2. Alison says

      April 22, 2018 at 3:59 pm

      So sorry to ask you and comment on all of these, but I can’t help and congrats you ! Your foods are amazing or they sound amazing because this is on my list to do but I was wondering if I could sub the thighs for breasts. Thanks again

      Reply
      • Jessica Robinson says

        April 22, 2018 at 5:59 pm

        Hello Alison!! Don’t apologize for asking questions! I’m happy to help!! Feel free to sub out the chicken thighs for breasts. My husband hates chicken thighs, for unknown reasons! LOL. So we use skinless chicken breasts all the time. I would suggest placing chicken breasts in a large Ziploc bag and flattening a bit with a rolling pin or meat tenderizer. Happy cooking!

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    3. Hannah says

      March 18, 2018 at 7:55 pm

      5 stars
      If I had time, I would marinate my chicken every time I make it, it gives so much flavor to the dish and makes it soft and moist. 🙂 And avocado for that creaminess, just delicious! 🙂

      Reply
    4. Chris says

      March 18, 2018 at 6:00 pm

      5 stars
      What a delicious combo of flavours! Can’t go wrong with Chicken and Avo! Such gorgeous photos too 🙂

      Reply
    5. Ginny says

      March 18, 2018 at 5:56 pm

      5 stars
      I’m kind of zoned in on that tomato and avocado salad. It’s so simple but sounds just perfect. A great foil for the rest of your meal.

      Reply
    6. Sandy @ Ginger and Scotch says

      March 18, 2018 at 5:53 pm

      I wish I had a grill so I can make this recipe right now! Will just have to make do with the broiler.

      Reply
    7. Jenni LeBaron says

      March 18, 2018 at 5:22 pm

      I can’t wait for tomato season in my garden so I can make more dishes like this. Looks incredibly tasty and healthy too!

      Reply
    8. Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry says

      February 18, 2018 at 9:07 am

      5 stars
      That chicken looks so moist and delicious. You just can’t beat a chicken chicken salad sometimes.

      Reply
    9. Natalie says

      February 18, 2018 at 5:56 am

      5 stars
      This chicken dish looks absolutely delicious and perfect for dinner! I love the avocado tomato salad side which makes it even healthier. YUM!

      Reply
    10. Katherine Hackworthy says

      February 18, 2018 at 5:34 am

      5 stars
      Those sugar cookies looks so adorable! And of course, Avocado + Tomato is LOVE! ♥ Perfect combination for your salad!

      Reply
    11. Emily | OatandSesame says

      February 18, 2018 at 4:20 am

      5 stars
      This meal reminds me of summer! I can’t wait to dig into this salad with my garden tomatoes! And the chicken seasoning sounds great! I’m always bored with chicken, so I’m constantly trying new flavor combinations! Pinning this for the rotation!

      Reply

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