Smashed Avocado Chicken Toast (Print Version)

Grilled chicken slices on creamy avocado toast with chili flakes and honey. A savory-sweet, high-protein brunch dish.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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

# Cooking 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 to 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 Suggestions:

01 -
  • It bridges breakfast and lunch without feeling too heavy or too light, landing right where you need it.
  • The honey against chili flakes creates this sweet heat that keeps every bite interesting.
  • You can prep the chicken ahead and assemble in under five minutes when you're starving.
  • It looks impressive enough to serve guests but forgiving enough for a solo weekday meal.
02 -
  • Don't skip the resting time after grilling the chicken, or all those juices will run out onto your cutting board instead of staying inside the meat.
  • If your avocado isn't quite ripe, microwave it for ten seconds to soften it just enough to mash.
  • Toast the bread darker than you think you should, it needs to stand up to the moisture from the avocado.
03 -
  • Drizzle the honey in a zigzag pattern instead of pouring it all in one spot, it distributes the sweetness more evenly.
  • If your chicken breast is thick, butterfly it or pound it flat so it cooks evenly and stays juicy.
  • Keep a spray bottle of water near the stove to mist the grill pan if it starts smoking too much, it cools things down without losing the sear.
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