Avocado Chicken Salad Recipe

In this avocado chicken salad recipe, besides the juicy and savory chicken, you'll have fresh and vigorous flavors from the avocado and the combination of vegetables. Finally, the addition of lime and coriander can also brighten the whole thing. Vibrant and attractive colors in one bowl of salad!

cook TIME 40 mins
prep TIME 10 mins
total TIME 50 mins

Course: Side DishCuisine: American

Keyword: Avocado Chicken Salad, Avocado Chicken Salad Recipe, How to Make Avocado Chicken Salad

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 235 kcal

Ingredients (12)

6 oz skinless boneless chicken breast
7 oz avocado cubed
3 oz sweet corn
2 oz cherry tomatoes halved
2 oz red onion diced
2 oz unsalted dark red kidney beans
3 tbsp cilantro chopped
2 tbsp scallions chopped
3/8 tsp salt divided into 1/4 tsp and 1/8 tsp
1/4 tsp ground black pepper divided
2 tbsp olive oil divided
2 tbsp lime juice

INSTRUCTIONS

Rub the 6 oz whole-piece chicken breast with 1/8 tsp of ground black pepper and 1/8 tsp of salt. Let rest for 5 minutes.

Step 1 Marinate the chicken for avocado salad

Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil over medium heat. Turn the heat down to low, add the chicken, and sear for about 10 minutes until golden on both sides.

step 2 sear the chicken for avocado salad

Allow it to cool down and then chop into chunks.

Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/8 tsp of ground black pepper, 1/4 tsp of salt, 1 tbsp of olive oil, and 2 tbsp lime juice.

step 4 make the dressing for avocado salad

Toss the chicken, 7 oz avocado, 3 oz sweet corn, 2 oz cherry tomatoes, 2 oz red onion, 2 oz dark kidney beans, 2 tbsp scallions, and 3 tbsp cilantro together with the dressing.

step 5 toss with the dressing of avocado chicken salad

Serve immediately or chill first, if desired.

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