Name: Avocado Chicken Salad Sliders
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked, shredded or diced chicken: (Approx. 2 large chicken breasts, or use rotisserie chicken for convenience) – The star protein, providing a hearty base.; 2 ripe avocados, medium-sized: (Peeled, pitted, and mashed or diced) – These bring incredible creaminess and healthy fats, replacing most of the traditional mayonnaise.; 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion: (About 1/2 small red onion) – Adds a pungent, slightly sweet crunch and beautiful color.; 1/4 cup finely chopped celery: (About 1 stalk) – Provides essential crunch and a fresh, clean flavor.; 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped: (Optional, but recommended for a fresh, herby note) – Brightens the salad with its distinctive flavor.; 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt or light mayonnaise: (For extra creaminess and tang) – Complements the avocado and helps bind the salad. Use Greek yogurt for a healthier, tangier option.; 1 tablespoon lime juice, fresh: (From about 1/2 lime) – Adds a necessary zesty kick and helps prevent the avocado from browning too quickly.; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder: – For a subtle savory depth.; Salt, to taste: – Enhances all the flavors.; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste: – Adds a touch of gentle spice.; 12 slider buns: (Brioche, Hawaiian sweet rolls, or whole wheat) – The perfect vessel for your delicious chicken salad.; Optional Garnishes: Lettuce leaves (like butter lettuce or romaine), tomato slices, extra cilantro sprigs.

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2 cups cooked, shredded or diced chicken: (Approx. 2 large chicken breasts, or use rotisserie chicken for convenience) – The star protein, providing a hearty base.
2 ripe avocados, medium-sized: (Peeled, pitted, and mashed or diced) – These bring incredible creaminess and healthy fats, replacing most of the traditional mayonnaise.
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion: (About 1/2 small red onion) – Adds a pungent, slightly sweet crunch and beautiful color.
1/4 cup finely chopped celery: (About 1 stalk) – Provides essential crunch and a fresh, clean flavor.
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped: (Optional, but recommended for a fresh, herby note) – Brightens the salad with its distinctive flavor.
2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt or light mayonnaise: (For extra creaminess and tang) – Complements the avocado and helps bind the salad. Use Greek yogurt for a healthier, tangier option.
1 tablespoon lime juice, fresh: (From about 1/2 lime) – Adds a necessary zesty kick and helps prevent the avocado from browning too quickly.
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder: – For a subtle savory depth.
Salt, to taste: – Enhances all the flavors.
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste: – Adds a touch of gentle spice.
12 slider buns: (Brioche, Hawaiian sweet rolls, or whole wheat) – The perfect vessel for your delicious chicken salad.
Optional Garnishes: Lettuce leaves (like butter lettuce or romaine), tomato slices, extra cilantro sprigs.

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Instructions

Prepare the Chicken: If you’re not using pre-cooked chicken, cook your chicken breasts (poaching, baking, or grilling are all great methods). Allow it to cool completely, then shred or dice it into small, bite-sized pieces. Place the chicken in a medium to large mixing bowl.
Prepare the Avocado: Slice the avocados in half lengthwise, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into the bowl with the chicken. You can either mash the avocado with a fork against the side of the bowl for a creamier texture or dice it for more distinct avocado chunks. If mashing, mash it roughly before adding other ingredients.
Add Aromatics and Crunch: Add the finely chopped red onion, finely chopped celery, and chopped fresh cilantro (if using) to the bowl.
Create the Dressing: In a small separate bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt (or mayonnaise), fresh lime juice, and garlic powder until well combined.
Combine and Mix: Pour the dressing over the chicken and avocado mixture. Gently fold all the ingredients together until everything is evenly coated. Be careful not to overmix, especially if you prefer chunkier avocado. Overmixing can make the avocado overly mushy.
Season: Season the chicken salad with salt and freshly ground black pepper to your taste. Mix gently again and do a final taste test, adjusting seasoning if necessary. You might want a little more lime juice for brightness or a pinch more salt.
Chill (Optional but Recommended): For the best flavor, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the avocado chicken salad for at least 15-30 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld together. If you’re short on time, you can serve it immediately.
Assemble the Sliders: When ready to serve, lightly toast your slider buns if desired. This adds a nice textural contrast. Spoon a generous amount of the avocado chicken salad onto the bottom half of each slider bun.
Add Garnishes (Optional): If using, place a small lettuce leaf or a thin slice of tomato on top of the chicken salad before adding the top bun.
Serve: Place the top bun on, and serve the avocado chicken salad sliders immediately.

Nutrition

Serving Size: one normal portion
Calories: 250