Description
Indulge in a delightful Avocado Chicken Salad that seamlessly marries creamy textures with vibrant flavors. This scrumptious dish features tender, shredded chicken and ripe avocados, enhanced by zesty lime juice and crisp vegetables. Perfect for lunch or a light dinner, this salad is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients to keep you energized throughout the day. Whether you’re preparing for a summer picnic or need a quick meal at home, this versatile salad is sure to impress your taste buds and leave you craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 ripe avocados
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: Poach or grill chicken breasts until fully cooked (about 15-20 minutes). Let cool and shred.
- Mash the avocados: In a large bowl, mash avocados with a fork until smooth yet chunky. Add lime juice immediately to prevent browning.
- Add vegetables: Fold in diced red onion, tomatoes, and cilantro into the avocado mixture.
- Combine ingredients: Gently mix in shredded chicken, olive oil, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Chill before serving: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Poaching/Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 392
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 256mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg