Gut Friendly Chicken & Herb Stuffed Avocado Bites
Creamy avocado halves make the perfect edible bowl for a bright, herb-packed chicken filling that comes together with almost no effort. The dressing is where the real magic happens — apple cider vinegar, fresh ginger, and turmeric bring anti-inflammatory, digestion-friendly qualities that make this dish genuinely nourishing rather than just tasty. Shredded chicken keeps things lean and easy to digest, while cucumber and red onion add a satisfying crunch without weighing anything down. Fresh parsley, cilantro, and chives layer in flavor and are gentle on the gut, so every bite feels light and clean. A squeeze of lemon on the avocado keeps everything looking gorgeous right up until you serve it. This is the kind of recipe that works equally well as a quick lunch, a starter for guests, or a meal-prep win you can feel good about.
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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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