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Avocado Chicken Salad
Avocado does what mayonnaise does here — coats the chicken and carries the seasoning — with more fibre and a fresher taste.
Poaching keeps the chicken tender in a way that pan-frying does not, and the poaching liquid is worth keeping for stock.
MyAvocadoTree Editorial TeamPublished 4 September 2026Updated 4 September 2026
Prep
10 min
Cook
14 min
Total
24 min
Servings
3
Difficulty
Easy
Cuisine
International
- High protein
- Gluten-free
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Put the chicken in a pan, cover with cold water by 3 cm, add the bay leaf and peppercorns and bring to a bare simmer.
- 2
Simmer gently for 12 to 14 minutes, until the thickest part reaches 74°C or the juices run clear. Do not let it boil hard or the meat toughens.
- 3
Lift the chicken out and rest for 5 minutes, then shred or dice into 1.5 cm pieces.
- 4
Mash the avocado with the lemon juice, mustard, salt and pepper until creamy but not smooth.
- 5
Fold in the chicken, celery, onion and herbs. Taste and add lemon or salt as needed.
Recipe tips
- Rotisserie or leftover roast chicken works and cuts this to a ten-minute recipe.
- Shred rather than dice if you want the avocado to cling to the meat; dice if you want distinct pieces.
- Celery is doing a job — the salad is soft without it. Cucumber, salted and drained, is the next best thing.
- Serve on toast, inside a wrap, over lettuce leaves, or with crackers.
Nutrition (approximate)
Estimated per serving from the ingredient quantities above. Treat these as a guide, not a measurement — ripeness, brands and portioning all shift the numbers.
- Calories
- 350 kcal
- Protein
- 32 g
- Carbs
- 8 g
- Fat
- 21 g
- Fibre
- 6 g
Storage
Keeps for up to two days in an airtight container in the fridge with film pressed onto the surface. The top may darken slightly; stir before serving. Do not freeze.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use canned chicken or leftovers?
Yes. Leftover roast or rotisserie chicken is excellent here. Drain canned chicken thoroughly, or the salad turns watery.
How long does avocado chicken salad keep?
Up to two days refrigerated in a sealed container. Press cling film onto the surface so air does not reach the avocado.
Can I make it without mustard?
Yes — it mainly adds sharpness. Add an extra squeeze of lemon and a pinch of salt in its place.
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