avocado chicken salad

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Avocado Chicken Salad

Oven · ~55 min + 2 hr chill · Serves 2 · about ¾ cup each

Protein 26 g · Fiber 5 g · Calories 270 · Sodium about 50 mg

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Ingredients

  • 6 oz chicken breast
  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped (fresh is best here; dried does not substitute well)
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and bake the chicken about 45 minutes, until cooked through; let cool and shred.
  2. Mash the avocado in a bowl.
  3. Mix the chicken, mashed avocado, onion, cilantro, and seasoning.
  4. Chill at least 2 hours.
Note. Serve on a bed of lettuce or in a whole-grain tortilla.
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Per-serving values are approximate and vary with brand, variety, and preparation. Sodium is counted before any salt added to taste.