Turkey Free Chicken & Herb Stuffed Avocado Bites
Creamy avocado halves loaded with herby, tangy chicken make for a dish that feels indulgent but comes together with almost no effort. The filling combines shredded chicken breast with crisp red onion, cool cucumber, and a trio of fresh herbs — parsley, cilantro, and chives — all tossed in a bright apple cider vinegar and olive oil dressing that's lifted with grated ginger and a touch of turmeric. That golden dressing does a lot of heavy lifting, giving every bite a warm, earthy depth that pairs beautifully with the richness of ripe avocado. A quick brush of lemon juice keeps the cut surfaces looking fresh, which matters when you're serving these as a crowd-pleasing appetizer or a light lunch. There's no deli meat, no processed filling, and no guesswork about what's actually in your food — just clean, whole ingredients you can see and taste. These bites are the kind of thing that disappears fast at a gathering, so consider making a double batch.
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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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