Best 5 Cilantro Lime Jalapeno Chicken Salad In Avocado Cups Recipes

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If you're looking for a light, refreshing, and flavorful dish, cilantro lime jalapeno chicken salad in avocado cups is the perfect recipe for you. This salad is packed with bright and tangy flavors, and the avocado cups add a creamy and delicious touch. It's a perfect dish for a summer party or potluck, or just for a quick and easy lunch or dinner.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CILANTRO-LIME JALAPENO CHICKEN SALAD RECIPE - (4.1/5)



Cilantro-Lime Jalapeno Chicken Salad Recipe - (4.1/5) image

Provided by jadedrosie

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 large chicken breasts
poaching liquid (chicken stock, water, carrots, celery, onion, thyme, bay leaf, peppercorns)
1 jalapeño diced (with seeds scraped out)
4 Tbs cilantro coarsely chopped
1 lime, juiced
1/4 red onion diced fine
1/3 cup mayo (plus a little more if needed)
1 Tbs Dijon mustard
1 tsp cumin
salt and pepper
2 ripe avocados (or for a sandwich good French or Italian bread)

Steps:

  • Season chicken with salt and pepper and *poach. Remove chicken from liquid and shred with a fork. Once chicken has cooled add mayo, Dijon, cumin, lime juice, salt and pepper and incorporate. Add more mayo and lime if necessary. Mix in red onion, jalapeño and cilantro. Cool in fridge for several hours to let flavors merge and serve with avocado or for a sandwich on French bread with a slice of provolone. *To Poach - In a medium pot add chicken breasts to the poaching liquid. The chicken should be completely immersed. Bring to a boil and then immediately reduce heat and partially cover. Reduce heat to a simmer for 10 minutes (be sure to just simmer and not boil....and no longer than 10 minutes since you don't want the chicken to turn "rubbery"). Remove from heat and let chicken remain in the liquid for about 15 minutes. Reserve the liquid for future use.

HONEY-LIME CHICKEN AND AVOCADO SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY



Honey-Lime Chicken And Avocado Salad Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: boneless chicken thighs, romaine lettuce, cherry tomato, red onion, avocados, olive oil, salt, garlic, jalapeño pepper, chili powder, honey, lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, pepper, lime juice

Provided by Robert Broadfoot

Categories     Lunch

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 boneless chicken thighs
1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
½ cup cherry tomato, halved
½ red onion, thinly sliced
2 avocados, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 jalapeño pepper, minced
½ teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon honey
4 tablespoons lime juice
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
4 tablespoons lime juice

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine all the ingredients for the chicken marinade.
  • Toss in the chicken thighs and marinate for at least one hour.
  • In a cast-iron skillet, cook chicken on high heat until there is a nice sear on the surface of the chicken, and the inside is no longer pink. Roughly four minutes each side. Set chicken aside.
  • Place chopped lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, and avocados in a large salad bowl.
  • Slice cooked chicken thighs and add to the salad bowl.
  • In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients for the dressing. Mix well.
  • Toss the salad with the dressing and serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 966 calories, Carbohydrate 62 grams, Fat 67 grams, Fiber 15 grams, Protein 39 grams, Sugar 39 grams

CHICKEN AND AVOCADO SALAD WITH LIME AND CILANTRO



Chicken and Avocado Salad With Lime and Cilantro image

Kalyn's Kitchen Recipe - See more at: http://www.kalynskitchen.com/2012/05/recipe-for-chicken-and-avocado-salad.html#sthash.9irqefA6.dpuf

Provided by ararejul

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups chicken breasts, shredded into large pieces
2 medium avocados, diced
1 medium lime, juice of
1/4 cup green onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
2 tablespoons mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Shred the chicken apart until you have 2 cups of chicken shredded into fairly large chunks. Dice the avocados into medium-sized pieces, mix with 1 T of the lime juice, and season avocado with salt to taste. Thinly slice the green onion and finely chop the cilantro. Mix mayo and 1 T lime juice to make the dressing.
  • Put the chicken into a bowl large enough to hold all the salad ingredients. Add the sliced green onions and dressing and toss until all the chicken is coated with dressing. Add the avocado and any lime juice in the bottom of the bowl and gently combine with the chicken. Then add the chopped cilantro and gently mix into the salad, just until it is barely combined.
  • Serve right away or chill for a while before serving. This could be served inside pita bread or sandwich bread, or inside crisp lettuce cups, but we just ate it as a salad. (I would imagine this would be fine in the fridge overnight but I didn't have any left over when I made it!).

GRILLED CILANTRO-LIME CHICKEN THIGHS



Grilled Cilantro-Lime Chicken Thighs image

All the flavor without the fuss, these chicken thighs come together in a flash. Serve with Mexican-style street corn and beans.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories     Chicken Thighs

Time 2h17m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
lime wedges for garnish

Steps:

  • Whisk cilantro, oil, lime juice, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl. Add thighs and stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill over medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Cook thighs for 6 minutes. Flip and cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 6 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Serve with lime wedges if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398 calories, Carbohydrate 1.6 g, Cholesterol 188.4 mg, Fat 22.7 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 45 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 200.1 mg

MEXI-CHICKEN AVOCADO CUPS



Mexi-Chicken Avocado Cups image

A Mexican-style side dish made of chicken and avocado, no cooking required. It's a quick, healthy, and delicious recipe guaranteed to make you feel and look good.

Provided by KyLeeAnn

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken

Time 10m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 (6 ounce) cans canned chicken, drained
1 tablespoon cilantro, finely chopped
½ teaspoon chili powder, or more to taste
3 avocados, halved lengthwise and pitted
1 teaspoon lime juice, or to taste

Steps:

  • Stir chicken, cilantro, and chili powder together in a bowl.
  • Arrange avocado halves on serving dish and sprinkle with lime juice. Spoon chicken mixture into avocado halves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 600.8 calories, Carbohydrate 17.6 g, Cholesterol 104.2 mg, Fat 42.9 g, Fiber 13.7 g, Protein 40.7 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 864 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh cilantro, lime, and jalapeño peppers.
  • If you don't have an avocado slicer, you can use a sharp knife to carefully cut the avocados in half.
  • To make the chicken salad ahead of time, simply cook the chicken and shred it, then store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you're ready to serve, simply combine the chicken with the other ingredients and stuff the avocados.
  • This recipe is also great for meal prep. Simply divide the chicken salad into individual containers and store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you're ready to eat, simply grab a container and enjoy!

Conclusion:

This Cilantro Lime Jalapeño Chicken Salad in Avocado Cups is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make, packed with flavor, and sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try!

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