Name: Chicken Black Bean Avocado Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
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; 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

Description

A refreshing and flavorful Chicken Black Bean Avocado Salad, perfect for a light meal or side dish.

Ingredients

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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
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

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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.

Notes

For a spicier kick, increase the amount of chili powder or add more cayenne pepper.
Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor; the avocado may brown if left too long.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: Skillet
Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 350
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 400mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 10g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 70mg