Paraben Free Chicken & Herb Stuffed Avocado Bites
These stuffed avocado halves are the kind of dish that looks impressive on a plate but comes together with almost no effort. Shredded chicken gets tossed with crisp red onion, cool cucumber, and a generous handful of fresh herbs — parsley, cilantro, and chives — before being dressed in a bright, tangy vinaigrette built from apple cider vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, ginger, and turmeric. Every single ingredient is whole and recognizable, which is exactly what you want when you're being mindful about synthetic additives and preservatives that sneak into so many packaged sauces and dressings. The lemon juice brushed onto the avocado halves keeps everything looking fresh and adds a subtle citrus note that ties the whole bite together. Turmeric gives the filling a warm golden hue and a gentle earthiness that plays beautifully against the creamy avocado. Serve these straight away and they make a stunning light lunch, appetizer, or protein-packed snack that feels anything but restrictive.
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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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