Avocado Chicken Salad (Printable)

Grilled chicken, fresh avocado, and crisp veggies tossed in zesty lime dressing.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
05 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

→ Salad Vegetables & Add-ins

06 - 2 ripe avocados, diced
07 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
08 - 1/3 cup red onion, finely diced
09 - 1/2 cucumber, diced
10 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
11 - 2 cups mixed salad greens (optional)

→ Dressing

12 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
13 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
14 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
15 - 1 clove garlic, minced
16 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
17 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

# How-to Steps:

01 - Preheat grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
02 - Rub chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
03 - Grill or sear chicken for 6-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through and juices run clear. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes, then dice or shred.
04 - In a large bowl, combine diced avocados, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, and cilantro or parsley.
05 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
06 - Add diced chicken and dressing to the salad bowl. Gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
07 - Serve on its own or over mixed salad greens.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The creamy avocado pairs perfectly with the zesty lime dressing creating that restaurant quality flavor at home
  • You can prep everything ahead and it actually tastes better after the flavors mingle together
02 -
  • Dont skip resting the chicken or you will lose all those precious juices onto your cutting board
  • The dressing needs to be whisked immediately before pouring or the oil and juice will separate
03 -
  • Pat your chicken dry before seasoning so the spices adhere properly
  • Use a sharp knife to dice the avocado to prevent it from turning into mush

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