Grilled Turkey with Avocado
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
When I'm craving something that feels restaurant quality but comes together in under an hour, this grilled turkey with avocado is my go to. The turkey stays incredibly lean and tender while those creamy avocados add richness without any guilt, since they're packed with heart healthy monounsaturated fats. What I love most is how simple and affordable it is to throw together, plus the whole meal takes just forty five minutes from start to table. The bright cilantro lime flavors keep things fresh and exciting, making it perfect for weeknight dinners when you want to impress without the stress.
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Ingredients
- 4turkey breast fillets(about 6 oz each, pounded to ¾ inch thickness)
- 2ripe avocados(halved and pitted)
- 3 tablespoonsolive oil(divided)
- 2lime(juiced)
- ¼ cupfresh cilantro(chopped)
- 2garlic cloves(minced)
- ¼red onion(thinly sliced)
- 1jalapeño(seeded and finely diced)
- 1 teaspoonsea salt
- ½ teaspoonblack pepper
- ½ teaspooncumin
- 237 mlcherry tomatoes(halved)
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Instructions
- 1
Pat turkey fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with sea salt, black pepper, and cumin, allowing flavors to penetrate for 5 minutes.
Tip: Pound turkey to uniform thickness for even cooking.
- 2
Brush grill grates with oil and preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F) for 10 minutes.
Tip: Oil prevents sticking and creates beautiful grill marks.
- 3
Place turkey fillets on hot grill and cook for 12-13 minutes, flipping halfway through, until internal temperature reaches 165°F and juices run clear.
Tip: Avoid moving turkey too frequently to achieve nice char marks.
- 4
While turkey cooks, whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil, fresh lime juice, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, diced jalapeño, and a pinch of salt to create the sauce.
Tip: Make sauce just before serving to preserve cilantro brightness.
- 5
Transfer cooked turkey to a cutting board and rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Tip: Resting keeps the meat juicy and tender.
- 6
Scoop avocado flesh into a bowl and gently fold in diced red onion, halved cherry tomatoes, and 1 tablespoon olive oil with a pinch of salt.
Tip: Handle avocado carefully to maintain its creamy texture.
- 7
Arrange sliced turkey on serving plates and top with generous spoonfuls of avocado mixture and cilantro-lime sauce.
Tip: Serve immediately while turkey is still warm for the best flavor contrast.
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