Celery Free Chicken & Herb Stuffed Avocado Bites
These stuffed avocado halves are the kind of dish that looks impressive on a platter but comes together with almost no effort. Shredded chicken gets tossed with crisp red onion, cool cucumber, and a trio of fresh herbs — parsley, cilantro, and chives — before being dressed in a bright, zippy vinaigrette built on apple cider vinegar, olive oil, ginger, and turmeric. That golden dressing does a lot of heavy lifting, adding warmth and depth without relying on anything processed or hard to track down. The filling gets spooned right into the avocado halves, which act as a natural, creamy bowl that makes every bite rich and satisfying. For anyone navigating a celery-free lifestyle, this recipe is genuinely stress-free — every single ingredient is straightforward, and there's nothing hidden in a sauce packet or seasoning blend to second-guess. A squeeze of lemon on the cut avocado keeps everything looking fresh, and the whole thing is ready to serve the moment you assemble it. It works beautifully as a light lunch, a party appetizer, or a protein-packed snack that actually feels like a treat.
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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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