Dairy Free Chicken & Herb Stuffed Avocado Bites
These stuffed avocado bites 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 — then dressed in a bright vinaigrette built on apple cider vinegar, olive oil, ginger, and turmeric. That golden dressing does a lot of heavy lifting, adding warmth and a subtle tang that makes the whole filling feel anything but plain. The creamy avocado acts as a natural vessel, so there's no pastry shell or bread required — and absolutely nothing in here relies on butter, cream, or cheese to deliver richness. For anyone navigating a dairy-free lifestyle, it can be genuinely hard to find crowd-pleasing appetizers that don't feel like an afterthought, and this one holds its own at any table. A quick brush of lemon juice keeps the avocado looking fresh and vibrant right up until serving. Light, herb-forward, and satisfying, these bites work equally well as a starter, a light lunch, or a high-protein snack.
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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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