Description
Mediterranean-inspired chicken salad nestles perfectly inside creamy avocado halves, creating a protein-packed lunch with fresh Mediterranean flair. Mediterranean herbs and zesty lemon combine seamlessly, delivering a light yet satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 whole rotisserie chicken
Produce:
- 5 ripe avocados
- ¼ cup diced red onion
- ¼ cup diced celery
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) minced fresh parsley
- 1 lime (juice)
Creamy Base and Seasonings:
- ¾ cup (180 milliliters) mayonnaise
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) sour cream
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh cracked black pepper, to taste
- 1 pinch paprika
- 1 pinch chili powder
Instructions
- Carefully extract tender meat from the rotisserie chicken, meticulously chopping into uniform small cubes measuring approximately 1/2 inch (1.27 centimeters).
- In a spacious mixing vessel, combine diced chicken, finely minced red onion, crisp celery, freshly chopped parsley, creamy mayonnaise, tangy sour cream, zesty lime juice, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper, gently folding ingredients until harmoniously blended.
- Slice ripe avocados lengthwise with precision, delicately removing the central pit using a gentle twisting motion and creating a generous hollow by softly scooping out additional flesh with a spoon.
- Protect avocado surfaces from oxidation by generously brushing each half with freshly squeezed lime juice, then enhance flavor profile by sprinkling with kosher salt, vibrant paprika, and aromatic chili powder.
- Create a stable foundation for serving by positioning each avocado half atop a thin, flat surface slice to prevent wobbling during preparation and presentation.
- Generously distribute approximately of prepared chicken salad mixture into each avocado cavity, ensuring even and attractive filling.
- For optimal taste and presentation, serve immediately or store carefully in refrigerator, maintaining freshness until ready to savor.
Notes
- Chilling this dish for 30 minutes before serving enhances the blended flavors and allows ingredients to meld together perfectly.
- Store any leftover chicken salad stuffed avocados in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days, keeping the avocado fresh with a light squeeze of extra lime juice.
- Choose ripe but firm avocados that hold their shape well and provide a creamy base for the zesty chicken salad mixture.
- Customize the recipe by adding diced jalapeños, crispy bacon bits, or swapping parsley with fresh cilantro for a personalized touch.
- Quick tip: Use a melon baller or small spoon to carefully scoop out avocado flesh, creating a neat and uniform filling space without damaging the skin.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg