Description
Avocado Chicken Salad is a delightful blend of creamy avocados, tender chicken, and vibrant vegetables, offering a refreshing twist on a classic dish. This easy-to-make salad is perfect for lunches, dinners, or as a crowd-pleasing side at gatherings. The combination of zesty lime and fresh cilantro elevates the flavors, making it not just a meal but an experience that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: Preheat grill or skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Cook for 6-8 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Let rest for 5 minutes.
- Chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine diced avocados, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped red onion, lime juice, and cilantro.
- Gently fold in the chopped chicken until well mixed.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt or additional lime juice as needed.
- Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 85mg