Name: Avocado Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 avocados, cut in large cubes; 1/4 cup white onions, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes; salt and pepper to taste; 2 chicken breasts 1.5lb (700g), skinless, boneless; 1/4 cup lime juice; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/3 cup cilantro, roughly chopped; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ginger powder

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Avocado Chicken Salad — Made with lime, garlic, and fresh cilantro, this mouthwatering healthy chicken salad is packed with flavor.

This is one of my kids’ favorite dishes. I love making it for them since it is super easy and nutritious.

Perfect for a summer lunch or a Sunday BBQ because the avocados, lime, garlic and cilantro transform the simple, tender chicken breasts to a sophisticated, fresh dish.

I always use fresh, antibiotic free chicken in my cooking. Always soak the chicken with a little bit of water and white vinegar. This helps tenderize the chicken and eliminate any undesirable odor or taste when cooking it.

Ingredients Needed:

You only need a few simple ingredients to make this recipe:

Chicken: Skinless, boneless chicken breast. I always go with pasture raised, organic fed chicken.

Avocados: Choose the ripe but still firm to the touch avocados.

Lime: you will need the juice of a lime or two depending on your taste. Limes add a unique fresh and tart taste to the salad.

Cilantro: I find cilantro add a distinctive and pleasant fresh flavor to this salad or any other dish really. It is one of my favorite herbs.

You will also need some garlic, extra virgin olive oil, onions, ginger powder and chili flakes.

How to Make Avocado Chicken Salad

Cut each chicken breast horizontally to make two even pieces, almost the same thickness. This will make the chicken cook evenly and faster.

In a bowl, mix together lime juice, minced garlic, olive oil, roughly chopped cilantro, salt, pepper and ginger powder. Marinade the chicken breasts in the mixture for at least 15 minutes.

You can marinade your chicken breasts over night in the fridge or you can freeze them for a longer period of time. This saves time while cooking and enhances the flavor.

In a large skillet on medium-high heat, cook the chicken in olive oil for 5-6 minutes on each side until they get beautiful sear marks. Remove from heat and leave them to rest for 5 minutes, then cut them into bite-size pieces or thin slices for serving.

In a bowl, add avocado cubes, sliced onions, chopped cilantro, minced garlic, lime juice and chili flakes. Season with salt and pepper and give them a light toss.

Place the salad in a serving plate; add the chicken pieces and drizzle with olive oil.

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