Chestnut Free Chicken & Herb Stuffed Avocado Bites

Total time15 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time0 min

4.9

(13)

Chestnut Free Chicken & Herb Stuffed Avocado Bites

These stuffed avocado halves are the kind of appetizer that looks like you spent way more time on them than you actually did. 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, lightly tangy vinaigrette built on apple cider vinegar, olive oil, ginger, and turmeric. The result is a filling that's herby, savory, and just a little zingy, nestled right into a creamy avocado half for a built-in bowl situation. A quick brush of lemon juice keeps the avocado looking fresh and vibrant all the way to the table. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts, including chestnuts, so there's no label-reading stress or ingredient swapping required — just straightforward, whole-food cooking. These work beautifully as a light lunch, a party starter, or an easy weeknight dinner that feels a little more special than it has any right to be.

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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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