Mustard Free Chicken & Herb Stuffed Avocado Bites

Total time15 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time0 min

4.9

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Mustard Free Chicken & Herb Stuffed Avocado Bites

These stuffed avocado bites are the kind of appetizer that looks impressive but comes together with almost no effort. Creamy avocado halves are loaded with a bright, herby chicken filling tossed in a tangy apple cider vinegar and olive oil dressing that gets a warm, earthy kick from fresh ginger and turmeric. The lemon juice brushed over the cut avocado keeps everything looking fresh and vibrant right up until serving. So many store-bought dressings and pre-made chicken salads sneak in mustard as an emulsifier or flavor booster, but this recipe builds all that punchy depth from scratch using ingredients you can trust. Red onion, cucumber, parsley, cilantro, and chives layer in crunch and freshness without a single ingredient that could cause concern. Whether you're serving these at a gathering or putting together a light lunch, they're the kind of dish that disappears fast — and everyone always asks for the recipe.

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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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