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Avocado Chicken Chopped Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. chicken legs thighs or small breasts (I used skin on, bone-in legs & thighs because they stay juicy!)
  • 1 Tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
  • sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to your taste
  • 1 large English cucumber chopped
  • 3 stalks crisp celery chopped
  • 1.5 cups cherry or grape tomatoes halved or quartered
  • a large handful of fresh cilantro or parsley leaves
  • 1 large avocado diced
  • 1/2 medium red onion thinly sliced

Dressing:

  • 2 large fresh limes or lemons juiced
  • 2 Tbsps high quality olive oil
  • 1 large clove fresh garlic minced
  • sea salt and fresh cracked black pepper to taste (about 1/4 teaspoon each)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees f. and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Rub chicken with sea salt, pepper and 1 Tbsp of oil, then place it on the prepared pan.
  • Roast for about 20-30 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  • Depending on the size of the chicken pieces you're using, roasting time will vary.
  • Remove meat from your oven, cover with foil, allow to cool, then remove the skin and shred the meat.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl add all ingredients for the dressing. Whisk well to combine.
  • In a large bowl combine the ingredients nicely for your salad.
  • Before serving, drizzle dressing over top, then toss to combine and enjoy!