Grilled Chicken, Vegetable and Avocado Salad
There's nothing better than a bed of crispy lettuce topped with grilled chicken, tons of grilled vegetables and sliced avocado and then drizzled with a zippy vinaigrette!
Ingredients
Chicken Marinade:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- juice of 1 lemon
- 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup coconut or brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- pepper, to taste
- 2 pounds chicken breasts or thighs, boneless and skinless
Vegetables to Grill:
- 1 eggplant, cut into rounds
- 2 zucchini, cut lengthwise into flats
- 1 red onion, cut into wedges
- 2 ears corn on the cob, shucked
- 2 avocados, halved and pitted
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
Remainder of Salad Ingredients:
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (or 1 whole tomato cut into wedges)
- 2 heads romaine or baby gem lettuce
- 1 recipe Citrus Herb Vinaigrette or favorite store bought vinaigrette
Instructions
- Place the ¼ cup olive oil, lemon juice, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, 1 tsp of salt and pepper in a bowl or bag and whisk to combine.
- Add chicken to the marinade for at least 30 minutes on the counter and up to 5 hours refrigerated.
- Place the vegetables in a bowl or on a baking sheet, brush with 2 tbsp olive oil and sprinkle with 2 tsp salt making sure all surfaces are coated.
- Preheat grill to medium/high heat.
- Place the chicken on the grill and cook for 6-7 minutes per side or until chicken is firm to the touch and golden or until a meat thermometer reads 160°F.
- Grill the vegetables for several minutes per side or until golden and fork tender.
- Remove the chicken and vegetables to a large plate or baking sheet and cool.
- Place the lettuce and tomatoes on a large wooden board or salad platter.
- Chop the chicken and vegetables into desired sized pieces leaving the avocado halves whole to scoop out and place on top of each salad.
- Top greens with grilled chicken, vegetables and tomatoes.
- Drizzle with Citrus Herb Vinaigrette or favorite store bought vinaigrette.
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