This Chicken and Avocado Salsa is the perfect weeknight dinner or meal prep recipe. This dish is ready in less than 20 minutes and pairs wonderfully with any side dish.
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Growing up my family always ate lots of chicken. I have grown accustomed to dressing up chicken breasts in so many ways to keep the meals from being boring!
My family loves to load up our chicken with fun toppings that will add lots of flavor. This avocado salsa is the perfect pairing.
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What Type of Avocados to use
Fresh avocados are important! That's what I love about California Avocados. California Avocados are grown right here in the U.S.
How to Pick out an Avocado
Choose ripe and firm, but not overripe avocados for this dish. Avocados are delicate. You can check to see if the fruit is ripe by giving it a quick light squeeze in the palm of your hand, but you shouldn't press too firmly. Doing so can bruise the green interior you will ultimately eat.
While you're in the store, you can test pressing down lightly on the top of the avocado near the stem. If it gives easily and retains its shape, the avocado is ready to eat. If your finger leaves a dent, the avocado is likely overripe and could be brown inside. Ripe and ready-to-eat fruit will be firm but will yield to gentle pressure.
Once purchased, I store my avocados in the fridge. This will keep them fresh longer.
What Type of Chicken to Use
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts work best because you can easily load the salsa right on top of the flat breast, and dig in.
How to Make Avocado Salsa
Is the salsa just guacamole? No, but it may sound like it! I usually select overripe avocados when I make guac because I'm going for a creamy texture. This salsa is more of a topping and different from a standard dip.
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Ingredients
- Ripe, Fresh California Avocados
- Tomatoes
- Red Onions
- Olive Oil
- Lime Juice
- Cilantro
Simply combine these ingredients and you're ready to load up the chicken.
How to Cook the Chicken
You can pan-sear or air fry the chicken. Both methods are really easy and will result in juicy chicken.
How to Store the Salsa/How Long Will it Last?
You can store the salsa (tightly covered) in the fridge for 3 days. The lime juice will help to prevent the avocado from oxidizing too quickly, but it will likely still brown some.
Freezer Tips
I recommend freezing the chicken without the salsa. The chicken will last a few months in the freezer. Defrost in the fridge overnight.
More Chicken Recipes
Green Goddess Cobb Salad
Air Fryer Chicken Breast
Crispy Fried Chicken Salad
Instant Pot Chicken Marsala
Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings
Air Fryer Lamb Chops
Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan
Slow Cooker Crockpot Chicken and Rice
More Avocado Recipes
Avocado Deviled Eggs
Sweet Potato Avocado Toast
Shrimp and Avocado Salad
Keto Avocado Guacamole
Chicken and Avocado Salsa
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Equipment
Ingredients
Chicken and Marinade
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts This is typically 2-3 chicken breasts. Feel free to slice large breasts in half (horizontally).
- ½ tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- salt and pepper to taste
Avocado Salsa
- 2 ripe avocados Diced into 1 inch cubes.
- ¼ cup chopped tomatoes
- ¼ cup chopped red onions
- ½ teaspoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Drizzle the chicken with the olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Sprinkle the seasonings throughout. Stir to fully coat the chicken.
Air Fryer Chicken Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the basket. Do not stack the chicken.
- Cook for 10 minutes on 360 degrees.
- Open the air fryer and flip the chicken. Cook for an additional 10-12 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees. Each air fryer brand will cook at a different rate and speed. Use a meat thermometer to test.
- Remove the chicken and set it aside.
Pan Seared Chicken Instructions
- Heat a skillet on medium-high heat. Add the chicken.
- Cook each side of the chicken for 5-6 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees. Use a meat thermometer to test.
- Remove the chicken and set aside.
Avocado Salsa
- Combine the ingredients in a medium-sized bowl.
- Spread the salsa over the chicken.
- Serve.
Nutrition Data
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Amber says
Dang!!! You never disappoint, Brandi! This was so simple and really delicious! I already had the ingredients on hand; it easily fit into my macros and wasn’t heavy! The perfect summer low carb dish!
staysnatched says
That was fast! So glad you enjoyed it.
Christine says
Oh my goodness! This is DELICIOUS and weeknight approved. This is going to be a staple in our weekly rotation because it so so fresh and easy!
staysnatched says
So glad it can be a staple!
Adrienne says
This was the perfect weeknight dinner! So quick and so easy. Definitely going to be our go to chicken dish! We cooked the chicken stove top (air fryer was already being used for sweet potato fries!) and it was still juicy and cooked perfectly. Next time trying the chicken in the air fryer! Thank you, Brandi, for another great recipe!
staysnatched says
You're welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Wendy says
This meal will be routine for my meal prep. It was very easy and tasty.
staysnatched says
I'm glad you found it easy!
Emma says
Instructions, food, and taste all on point! SOO easy and so delicious!!! All the recipes I have tried from your site have been 5 stars so far!
staysnatched says
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!
Natalie says
I made this tonight for dinner and I already know I’ll be making it again! It was fast and full of flavor. The seasoning on the chicken is delicious, but the salsa takes it over the top! I ate it with corn seasoned elote style and mango, but it’d honestly be a meal in itself since it had a good serving of both fat and protein. Thanks for another great recipe, Brandi!
staysnatched says
Wonderful! I'm so glad you enjoyed it.