Sesame 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 trio of fresh herbs, then dressed in a bright vinaigrette built from apple cider vinegar, olive oil, ginger, and turmeric. The result is a filling that's herby, tangy, and just a little warm from the spice — and it sits beautifully in a creamy avocado half. A quick brush of lemon juice keeps everything looking fresh right up until you serve it. For anyone navigating sesame allergies, this recipe is a genuinely easy win. There's no tahini, no sesame oil, and no hidden seed-based ingredients to second-guess — just clean, whole-food components you can verify at a glance. That matters a lot when so many dressings and protein-packed snacks rely on sesame as a flavor base. Here, the ginger and turmeric do all the heavy lifting, giving the dressing real depth without any of the usual concerns. Whether you're serving these as an appetizer, a light lunch, or a meal-prep staple, they're satisfying, colorful, and completely stress-free to put on the table.
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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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