Honey 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 generous handful of fresh herbs, then dressed in a bright vinaigrette built from apple cider vinegar, olive oil, ginger, and turmeric. That dressing is where the magic happens — it's tangy and warmly spiced without leaning on any sweetener to balance it out, which makes it a genuinely great fit for anyone avoiding honey or other added sugars. A squeeze of lemon on the cut avocado keeps everything looking fresh and adds one more layer of brightness. The whole thing is served straight in the avocado shell, so cleanup is minimal and presentation is effortless. Whether you're putting these out as an appetizer or eating them as a light lunch, they hit that rare sweet spot of feeling both clean and completely satisfying.
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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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