This chicken with avocado sauce is exactly what I want after a busy day. Smoky paprika chicken breasts get a cool, creamy avocado sauce with lime, cilantro, red onion, and jalapeño, spooned right over. It's an easy chicken and avocado recipe where the sauce comes together in the blender while the chicken marinates.
Chicken is always a staple in my kitchen, and I love finding ways to switch things up while keeping it simple. This Chicken with Avocado Sauce has quickly become one of my go-to weeknight meals—it's easy to make creamy, and packed with flavor.
When I tested this recipe, I was blown away by how well the smoky seasoning paired with the cool, rich avocado sauce. My version uses simple pantry staples and comes together fast, making it perfect for busy nights when you want something a little different but don’t have time for anything complicated.
This dish pairs beautifully with all kinds of sides. I especially love serving it with Sautéed Broccolini, Instant Pot Green Beans, or Sautéed Brussels Sprouts—each one adds a pop of freshness that really complements the rich flavors of the chicken and avocado.
Why This Avocado Sauce Works
A few decisions I made in testing make it work.
- Yogurt turns it into a sauce. Avocado alone makes it closer to guac. Greek yogurt adds tang and loosens it up, so it coats sliced chicken instead of sitting on top in a lump. Mayo or sour cream work too.
- Blend it, don't mash it. The blender makes it smooth and spoonable. That's what lets it drape over hot chicken.
- Lime does two jobs. It brightens the sauce against the smoky chicken, and the acid helps slow browning.
If you'd rather cook the chicken on the griddle or an indoor grill, my Blackstone Chicken and Ninja Foodi Grill Chicken Breast walk through the timing, and this sauce goes right on top. If you like a darker, spice-crusted chicken, my Blackened Chicken Breasts with Avocado Sauce goes in that direction. This one leans smoky and fresh.
Variations for This Recipe
- Add a teaspoon of minced garlic to the avocado sauce.
- Add ½ teaspoon lime zest.
- Use parsley in place of the cilantro.
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- Spiralizer (I have had many, this is the best!)
- Blender
- Grill Pan or Grill
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make the avocado sauce ahead?
Yes, up to 24 hours. The lime juice does more than brighten the flavor here. Its acidity slows browning, which helps the sauce stay green in the fridge. Press plastic wrap right onto the surface so no air touches it. Stir it before spooning it over the chicken.
Can I make the avocado sauce for chicken dairy-free?
Yes. I originally developed this sauce with Greek yogurt, but I’ve made avocado sauce with mayo many times, and it works well. In my experience, mayo can be thicker, so you may want to adjust the consistency.
Chicken with Creamy Avocado Sauce
Equipment
- Spiralizer
- Grill Pan or Grill
- Blender
Ingredients
- 16 ounces boneless chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Avocado Sauce for Chicken
- 1 avocado chopped
- ¼ cup Greek Yogurt or Mayo or Sour Cream
- ¼ cup chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1 jalapeno chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice.
- zucchini for serving with zoodles
Instructions
Marinate
- In a small bowl combine oil, salt, smoked paprika and onion powder. Place chicken in a large zip top plastic bag and pour oil mixture over. Allow to marinate for 30 minutes.
Make the Sauce
- Meanwhile, make the avocado sauce by combining the avocado, Greek Yogurt, red onion cilantro, jalapeño and lime juice in a blender. Process until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Cooki
- Preheat grill pan to medium heat. Remove chicken from marinate and place on grill pan. Cook about 8 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
Serve
- To serve, place chicken on a plate and top with avocado sauce.
Diana says
Absolutely delicious! Great combination with zucchini spirals. I’m not a huge jalapeño fan, so left it out of the sauce. My husband is opposed to both Greek yogurt and avocado (I wish I hadn’t volunteered the information because I think he would’ve liked it), but he enjoyed the chicken with the zucchini spirals. I’ll definitely make this again!