Description
Avocado Chicken Salad is a delightful blend of creamy avocados, tender chicken, and fresh veggies, all tossed in a zesty dressing. This refreshing salad is perfect for summer picnics, quick lunches, or cozy dinners. With its vibrant colors and flavors, it’s not just a meal; it’s a celebration on a plate! Easy to prepare and versatile, this dish will impress your guests and keep you coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- ½ red onion (finely chopped)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- Juice of 1 lime
- ½ cup Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: Poach chicken breasts in simmering water for 15-20 minutes until fully cooked. Let cool.
- Shred the chicken: Once cooled, shred chicken into bite-sized pieces using two forks.
- Prepare the veggies: Chop avocados, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
- Mix: In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken and veggies. Add lime juice and Greek yogurt or mayo; season with salt and pepper.
- Toss gently: Fold everything together without mashing the avocados.
- Serve: Transfer to a serving platter or individual bowls as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg