Black Pepper Free Chicken & Herb Stuffed Avocado Bites

Total time15 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time0 min

4.9

(13)

Black Pepper Free Chicken & Herb Stuffed Avocado Bites

Creamy avocado halves loaded with herby, tangy chicken filling make for a dish that feels both fresh and satisfying — the kind of thing you'd order at a nice café and then immediately want to recreate at home. The dressing leans on apple cider vinegar, olive oil, grated ginger, and ground turmeric to deliver a bright, warming kick that proves you never need black pepper to build bold flavor. Shredded chicken gets tossed with red onion, cucumber, parsley, cilantro, and chives until every bite is packed with color and freshness. A quick brush of lemon juice keeps the avocado looking gorgeous right up until serving, which makes this just as impressive for guests as it is for a weeknight dinner. The whole thing comes together in one bowl with no cooking required beyond the chicken, so it's genuinely low-effort for how beautiful it looks on the plate. Whether you're avoiding pepper for a sensitivity, a medical reason, or simply personal preference, this recipe shows just how much depth you can get from the right herbs and a well-balanced vinaigrette.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the avocado

4 ripe avocados, halved and pitted
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

For the filling

2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
¼ cup red onion, finely diced
¼ cup cucumber, finely diced
2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped
1 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped

For the dressing

2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
½ tsp ground turmeric
½ tsp salt, or to taste

For serving

2 tbsp fresh parsley leaves, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, olive oil, grated ginger, turmeric, and salt until combined and slightly emulsified.
2
Add the shredded chicken, red onion, cucumber, parsley, cilantro, and chives to the bowl. Toss until every piece of chicken is evenly coated with the dressing.

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