Description
This Avocado Chicken Salad is a quick and healthy meal option featuring creamy avocados and tender chicken, enhanced with zesty lime juice and fresh vegetables. Perfect for a quick lunch, light dinner, or an impressive appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium avocados, ripe but firm
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (about 1 medium lime)
- 1/4 tsp sea salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups shredded or diced cooked chicken (rotisserie chicken works great!)
- 1/3 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 medium jalapeño, seeded and minced (about 1 tablespoon)
Instructions
- Mash the avocados in a medium bowl until mostly smooth but still slightly chunky.
- Stir in the lime juice immediately to prevent browning and mix well to combine.
- Season the avocado mixture with sea salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.
- Add the shredded chicken to the avocado base and gently fold to combine.
- Add the diced red onion, chopped cilantro, and minced jalapeño. Stir gently to incorporate all ingredients without overmixing.
- Taste and adjust seasonings if needed, adding more lime juice, salt, or pepper according to your preference.
Notes
- For a spicy avocado chicken salad, leave some seeds in the jalapeño for extra heat.
- Use Greek yogurt for a creamier texture without heavy calories.
- Store in an airtight container with plastic wrap directly on the surface to minimize oxidation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 19
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: N/A