Avocado Chicken Salad
Avocado chicken salad is a vibrant dish that combines creamy avocados with tender chicken, crunchy vegetables, and zesty lime for a refreshing meal. Perfect for picnics or gatherings, this salad is not only easy to prepare but also customizable based on your favorite ingredients. Enjoy it as a light lunch or serve it at your next party for an impressive crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 medium cucumber (diced)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1/4 cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Poach the chicken breasts in simmering salted water for 15-20 minutes until cooked through. Allow to cool slightly, then shred.
- In a large bowl, mash the avocados with lime juice until creamy but chunky.
- Add shredded chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, salt, and pepper to the bowl and gently combine.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg