Description
Healthy Avocado Chicken Salad is a refreshing and nutritious dish that combines creamy avocados with tender chicken for an explosion of flavor in every bite. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or a light lunch, this easy-to-make salad is both satisfying and guilt-free. Packed with healthy fats and lean protein, it’s a crowd-pleaser that will have everyone asking for the recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tbsp)
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the chicken by boiling in salted water for 15-20 minutes until fully cooked (165°F internal temperature). Let cool.
- Dice or shred the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, mash the avocados until smooth but chunky; add lime juice immediately.
- Fold in the diced red onion, chopped cilantro, and Greek yogurt until well combined.
- Add the chicken to the avocado mixture; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 20 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg