Chicken Black Bean Avocado Salad
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4.6
126 reviews
Excellent
Chicken Black Bean Avocado Salad
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A Mexican-inspired salad with tender chicken, black beans, creamy avocado, juicy tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice and more! EASY, ready in 20 minutes, HEALTHY, and packed with fiesta FLAVORS galore!
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 to 1.25 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast diced into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon chili powder or to taste
- 3 to 4 cloves garlic finely minced or pressed
- one 15-ounce can black beans drained and rinsed (I use no-salt added)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 cups Cherry or grape tomatoes halved
- 2 green onions sliced into thin rounds
- 1 or 2 medium ripe Hass avocados diced into medium chunks
- ⅓ cup fresh cilantro or to taste
- 2 to 4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 to 3 teaspoons agave or honey optional and to taste
- pinch cayenne pepper optional and to taste
Instructions
- To a large skillet, add the olive oil, chicken, evenly sprinkle with cumin and chili powder, and cook over medium-high heat until done, about 5 minutes. Stir and flip intermittently to ensure even cooking.
- Add the garlic, stir to combine, and cook for about 1 minute, or until fragrant.
- Add the black beans, stir to combine, evenly season everything with salt and pepper, and cook for about 1 minute, or until beans are lightly warmed.
- Transfer skillet contents to a large bowl, add the tomatoes, green onions, avocado, cilantro, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, and stir to combine.
- Check for seasoning balance, and if desired, add the optional agave/honey, optional cayenne, additional salt or pepper (I needed to add another 1 teaspoon of each), etc.
Notes
- Salad is best fresh but will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 3 days, noting the avocado will oxidize as time passes.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1
Calories
676kcal
(34%)
Carbohydrates
55g
(18%)
Protein
56g
(112%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
20g
Cholesterol
120mg
(40%)
Sodium
750mg
(31%)
Fiber
17g
(68%)
Sugar
18g
(36%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 676 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 676kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 55g | 18% |
| Protein | 56g | 112% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 20g | 118% |
| Cholesterol | 120mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 750mg | 31% |
| Fiber | 17g | 68% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.6
126 reviews
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