Brazil Nut Free Chicken & Herb Stuffed Avocado Bites
These stuffed avocado halves are the kind of dish that looks like you spent way more time on them than you actually did. Creamy avocado acts as a natural bowl for a bright, herby chicken filling packed with red onion, cucumber, parsley, cilantro, and chives — every bite is fresh, satisfying, and full of texture. The dressing is where the magic happens: apple cider vinegar, olive oil, ginger, and turmeric come together into something tangy and warmly spiced that ties the whole filling together beautifully. A quick brush of lemon juice on the cut avocado keeps everything looking gorgeous right up until serving. The entire recipe relies on whole, straightforward ingredients, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden nut-based additives sneaking in. It works just as well as a light lunch, an elegant starter, or a crowd-pleasing party bite that disappears fast.
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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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