Avocado Chicken Salad
Combining the delicious creaminess of avocado and flavorful chicken, Avocado Chicken Salad is the perfect addition to your lunch or dinner plans.
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 lime, juiced
- ½ cup grapes halved
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the avocados, mayonnaise, and lime juice. Mash until mostly smooth, leaving a bit of texture if desired.
- Stir in the shredded chicken and halved grapes, mixing until well coated.
- Add the chopped cilantro and stir gently to combine. Add more lime juice, salt, or pepper to taste, if needed.
- Enjoy right away, or chill for 15–30 minutes. Serve in lettuce wraps, on toast, with crackers, or over a salad.
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Notes
- Use freshly cooked or leftover chicken: Rotisserie chicken works great, but you can also poach or bake chicken breasts and shred them once cooled.
- Keep avocado from browning: Lime juice helps slow browning, but storing the salad with plastic wrap pressed directly onto the surface can also help.
- Make it your own: Add chopped red onion, celery, or sliced almonds for extra crunch and flavor.
- Serve it how you like it: Great in lettuce wraps, stuffed into pita, on a sandwich, or even scooped with tortilla chips.
- Mash to your preference: For a chunkier texture, mash the avocado less and stir gently when adding other ingredients.
- Add a little heat: For a spicy twist, mix in diced jalapeño or a dash of hot sauce.
- Use lime zest for extra flavor: For a more citrusy punch, add ½ teaspoon lime zest along with the juice.
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