Cilantro Lime Jalapeno Chicken Salad in Avocado Cups
Brighten up your lunch or dinner table with this vibrant and flavor-packed Cilantro Lime Jalapeño Chicken Salad in Avocado Cups! This recipe combines tender shredded chicken and creamy avocado for a healthy, satisfying meal that's bursting with bold flavors. The zesty blend of lime juice, fresh cilantro, and a kick of jalapeño perfectly complements the creamy base of Greek yogurt and mayonnaise, while hints of garlic and onion powder round out the seasoning. Served in hollowed-out avocado halves, these "cups" make an elegant and low-carb presentation ideal for entertaining or a quick weeknight meal. Ready in under 30 minutes, this recipe is as nutritious as it is delicious, offering a gluten-free, protein-packed option that’s sure to impress.
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Ingredients
- 2 pieces (cooked and shredded) Chicken breast
- 0.5 cups (chopped) Cilantro
- 1 piece (finely chopped, seeds removed for less heat if desired) Jalapeno
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 0.25 cups Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise
- 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 large (halved and pitted) Avocados
- 2 stalks (sliced) Green onions
Directions
Step 1
Cook the chicken breasts (boil, grill, or bake) until fully cooked, about 10 minutes. Once cooked, shred the chicken using two forks and set it aside to cool.
Step 2
In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, chopped cilantro, chopped jalapeno, lime juice, Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir until the ingredients are well combined to create the chicken salad.
Step 3
Halve and pit the avocados. Scoop out a small portion of the flesh from the center of each avocado half to create a larger 'cup' for the chicken salad. Set the scooped avocado flesh aside (optional: mash and mix it into the chicken salad for added creaminess).
Step 4
Spoon the prepared chicken salad into each avocado half, dividing it evenly among all four halves.
Step 5
Garnish the stuffed avocado cups with sliced green onions and an extra sprinkle of chopped cilantro if desired.
Step 6
Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh, healthy, and flavor-packed dish.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (760.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1136.0 |
| Total Fat 69.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 10.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g | |
| Cholesterol 290mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2283.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 40.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 18.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 5.3g | |
| Protein 94.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 159.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2394.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories