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Chicken Black Bean Avocado Salad

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!

Prep Time
13 mins
Cook Time
13 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 676 kcal
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican

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

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  1. 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.
  2. Add the garlic, stir to combine, and cook for about 1 minute, or until fragrant.
  3. 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.
  4. Transfer skillet contents to a large bowl, add the tomatoes, green onions, avocado, cilantro, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, and stir to combine.
  5. 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

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

% 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.