Nutmeg Free Chicken & Herb Stuffed Avocado Bites
These stuffed avocado bites are the kind of appetizer that disappears fast — creamy, fresh, and packed with bright, herby flavor in every bite. Shredded chicken gets tossed with crisp red onion, cool cucumber, and a trio of fresh herbs, then dressed in a tangy apple cider vinegar and olive oil blend spiked with ginger and turmeric. The result is a filling that's bold and aromatic without relying on any of the warm, heavy spices that can sneak into so many chicken-based recipes. A squeeze of lemon on the avocado keeps everything looking gorgeous right up until serving. It comes together quickly, requires no cooking beyond the chicken itself, and works beautifully as a light lunch, party starter, or elegant snack. The whole dish leans on clean, whole ingredients, so you know exactly what's going into it — no spice blends, no mystery seasonings, just real food that tastes incredible.
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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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