Description
Avocado Chicken Salad is a refreshing and nutritious dish that combines creamy avocados with tender chicken, zesty lime, and vibrant herbs. Perfect for picnics or casual gatherings, this salad bursts with flavor and color. Easy to prepare, it makes a delightful main course or side, bringing a taste of summer to your table all year round.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 ripe avocados
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Cook the chicken: Preheat grill or skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Grill for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F). Let cool.
- 2. Shred the chicken: Once cooled, shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- 3. Mash avocados: In a bowl, mash avocados with lime juice until smooth yet chunky.
- 4. Combine ingredients: Fold in shredded chicken, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and Greek yogurt until well mixed.
- 5. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving. Serve in bowls or wrap in lettuce leaves.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg