Emulsifier Free Chicken & Herb Stuffed Avocado Bites
Creamy avocado halves piled high with herby, golden-tinged chicken make for a dish that looks impressive but comes together with almost no effort. The dressing is a bright, punchy blend of apple cider vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, fresh ginger, and turmeric — whisked together right in the bowl, no store-bought condiments required. That matters a lot when you're avoiding emulsifiers, since bottled dressings and pre-made sauces are some of the sneakiest sources of additives like lecithin and polysorbates. Here, every single ingredient is whole and recognizable, so you know exactly what you're eating. The fresh herbs — parsley, cilantro, and chives — add layers of flavor that make the filling taste far more complex than the short ingredient list suggests. A squeeze of lemon on the avocado keeps everything looking vibrant and fresh right up until you serve it. It works equally well as a light lunch, a starter, or a crowd-pleasing party bite.
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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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