Grilled Plum Chicken Basil Avocado (Printable)

Tender grilled chicken meets charred plums and a bright basil avocado cream sauce for a fresh summer dinner.

# List of ingredients:

→ Chicken and Plums

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 3 ripe plums, halved and pitted
03 - 2 tbsp olive oil
04 - 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
05 - 1 tsp honey
06 - 1/2 tsp salt
07 - 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

→ Basil Avocado Drizzle

08 - 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
09 - 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, packed
10 - 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
11 - 1 clove garlic
12 - 2 tbsp olive oil
13 - 2–3 tbsp water (as needed for thinning)
14 - 1/4 tsp salt
15 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

16 - Extra fresh basil leaves
17 - Lemon wedges

# Steps:

01 - Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Brush the mixture evenly over chicken breasts and plum halves.
02 - Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
03 - Grill chicken for 6–7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Simultaneously grill plum halves cut-side down for 2–3 minutes until charred and softened. Let rest briefly.
04 - Combine avocado, basil, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a blender. Blend until smooth, adding water as needed to achieve pourable consistency. Adjust seasoning to taste.
05 - Slice grilled chicken and plums. Arrange on plates and drizzle generously with basil avocado sauce. Garnish with additional basil leaves and serve with lemon wedges on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The contrast between hot grilled chicken and cool creamy drizzle hits every satisfying texture note
  • Plums transform on the grill becoming sweeter and more complex while still holding their shape
  • Everything comes together in under 40 minutes but tastes like you spent all day planning it
02 -
  • Overripe plums will disintegrate on the grill so choose fruits that still have some firmness to them
  • The avocado drizzle thickens as it sits so add more water right before serving if needed
  • Cold chicken breasts take longer to cook through without drying out so let them sit at room temperature for 20 minutes before grilling
03 -
  • Let the chicken rest for at least five minutes after grilling to redistribute the juices throughout the meat
  • Clean your grill grates while they are hot for the easiest removal of stuck on food

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