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Avocado Chicken Salad

Avocado Chicken Salad is a healthy, nutrient-dense alternative to your average chicken salad. It is filled with heart-healthy fat, tons of protein, and tastes absolutely delicious! This chicken salad is perfect for anyone following a Keto or Whole30 diet!
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Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Meal Prep
Cuisine: American, Healthy Options
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 338kcal
Author: Capri Lilly

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Chicken Breasts
  • 1 tbsp Cooking Oil
  • 2 Garlic Cloves, minced
  • 1/2 Red Onion, diced
  • 1/2 cup Cilantro, roughly chopped
  • 2 Large Ripe Avocados, pits removed
  • 2 tbsp Coconut Cream, optional
  • 2 Jalapenos, chopped
  • 2 Limes, juiced
  • 1/4 tsp Red Crushed Pepper, optional
  • 1/4 tsp Sea Salt, plus more to taste
  • 1/4 tsp Pepper, plus more to taste

Optional Ingredients

  • 2 Celery Stalks, diced
  • 1/4 cup Sliced Almonds
  • 1/4 cup Dried Cranberries

Instructions

Prepare The Chicken Breast

  • Preheat the oven to 375. In an oven-safe dish, mix chicken, garlic, oil, salt, pepper, and red crushed pepper. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until fully cooked.
  • Remove the chicken from the oven. Using two forks, shred the chicken into bite-size pieces. Once shredded, allow the chicken to cool, about 10 minutes)

Making The Chicken Salad

  • Prepare the vegetables: Chop the onion, jalapeno, and cilantro.
  • Place the shredded chicken and remaining ingredients into a large bowl. Mix the remaining ingredients together, using the forks to mash the avocado.
  • Top the salad with more lime. Taste and adjust the flavor to your liking: adding more lime to make the chicken salad zestier, and more avocado (or coconut cream) to make it creamier.

Notes

Use Rotisserie Chicken for an even faster meal prep option. 

Nutrition

Calories: 338kcal