Avocado Corn Chicken Salad: A Fresh, Flavorful, and Nutritious Meal
This Avocado Corn Chicken Salad is a healthy and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, creamy avocado, sweet corn, and a zesty dressing. Perfect for a quick lunch or a light dinner.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- 3 avocados largely diced
- 4 ears of corn kernels removed (about 1 cup kernels)
- ¼ cup shallots finely chopped
- ¼ cup fresh dill finely chopped
- Salt and pepper to season
- Avocado oil for drizzling
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons champagne vinegar
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 heaping tablespoon honey
- 1 heaping tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 2-3 slices bacon optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Add a drizzle of avocado oil to each chicken breast and season with salt, pepper, and seasoning mix.
- Heat an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and add avocado oil. Sear the chicken for 4 minutes on each side, then transfer to the oven and roast for 7 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the oven, let it rest for 5 minutes, and then slice into bite-sized pieces.
- Whisk together olive oil, champagne vinegar, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a bowl for the dressing.
- Combine diced chicken, avocado, corn, shallots, and dill in a large bowl. Toss with the dressing until evenly coated.
- Season with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve with optional bacon topping and enjoy!
Notes
The chicken can be cooked in advance for easy meal prep. For a spicier version, add sliced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the salad.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 730kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 53gFat: 51gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 32gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 152mgSodium: 1235mgFiber: 11gSugar: 3g
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