Description
Avocado Chicken Salad is a delightful and nutritious dish that combines creamy avocados, tender chicken, and bright lime juice. This refreshing salad bursts with flavor and color, making it perfect for warm weather gatherings or a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 ripe avocados
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- ½ cup finely diced red onion
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- ½ cup Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Preheat grill or skillet to medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; cook for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C). Let cool slightly.
- Shred the Chicken: Once cooled, shred the chicken using two forks.
- Prepare Veggies: Chop avocados, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and cilantro.
- Mix It Up: In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken with diced veggies and drizzle lime juice over the mixture.
- Add Creaminess: Gently fold in Greek yogurt or mayonnaise until well-coated; adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve & Enjoy: Scoop onto lettuce leaves or serve as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling/Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg