Description

Avocado Chicken Salad with Bacon is a creamy, crunchy, and savory salad that blends tender chicken, rich avocado, and crispy bacon to create a satisfying and nutritious meal. Perfect for a quick lunch, light dinner, or hearty snack, this salad offers flexible serving options and balanced flavors enhanced by fresh herbs and zesty lime juice.

Ingredients

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Protein and Main Ingredients

2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
1 ripe avocado
4 slices crispy bacon, chopped

Vegetables and Herbs

1/4 cup red onion, diced
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped

Binding and Flavor Enhancers

2 tablespoons Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste

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Instructions

Cook and Prepare the Chicken: Start by cooking your chicken if it isn’t pre-cooked. Boil, bake, or grill chicken breasts until fully cooked, then shred or dice into bite-sized pieces for easy mixing.
Fry the Bacon: Cook bacon strips in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Once done, drain on paper towels to remove excess grease and chop into small pieces for a crunchy texture boost.
Mash the Avocado: Peel and pit a ripe avocado, then mash it gently in a bowl. Leaving it slightly chunky adds a nice texture contrast in the final salad.
Mix Ingredients Together: In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, mashed avocado, chopped bacon, diced red onion, and fresh herbs. Add a spoonful of Greek yogurt or mayonnaise to bind everything perfectly, then squeeze in fresh lime juice for brightness.
Season to Taste: Carefully season with salt and pepper, stirring it all together until well blended. Taste and adjust seasonings or lime juice as needed before serving.

Notes

Use fresh avocados for the best texture and flavor; avoid overly soft or underripe fruit.
Fry bacon separately and add last to maintain maximum crispness in the salad.
Let the salad chill for 15-20 minutes before serving to help flavors marry.
Use lime juice liberally to add zest and prevent avocado browning.
Double the bacon for extra indulgence and flavor if desired.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Appetizers
Method: Skillet Frying and Mixing
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 320
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 520mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 8g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 65mg