Chicken Avocado Sandwich thatโs creamy, fresh, and packed with flavorโyour new lunch obsession.
Author Note
Chicken Avocado SandwichโPer Your Requests!
I couldnโt believe how much love this Tuna Avocado Salad got on social media! It was so fun seeing you make it, share it, and tell me how much you enjoyed it.
As the comments rolled in, one question popped up over and over: โCan I make this with chicken?โ Right away, I got to work. Because so many of you were obsessed, I kept the recipes similar but tweaked the dressing to pair better with chicken.
Now, hereโs the real secret to this one: dice the chicken super fine. That small change makes all the difference in the texture. I canโt wait for you to try itโI think youโll love this version just as much!
Chicken Avocado Sandwich Ingredients
- Chicken: Start with leftover grilled or rotisserie chicken for easy prep and big flavor.
- Celery & red onion: Dice them small so they mix evenly into every bite.
- Parsley or cilantro: Add a pop of fresh flavor by picking your favorite herb.
- Avocado: Choose a soft, ripe one to make the chicken mixture extra creamy.
- Lemon juice: To brighten the flavor and slow down browning.
- Mayo, mustard & oil: Adjust these to get the creamy texture just how you like it.
Quick Tip
Toast the bread: Toasting the bread gives your Chicken Avocado Sandwich a crisp, sturdy base and helps keep it from getting soggy.
How To Serve The Filling
- Make a Chicken Avocado Sandwich: Pile it high on toasted bread or croissants.
- As a Wrap: Spoon into warm pita pockets or soft tortillas.
- In Lettuce Cups: Scoop into crisp lettuce leaves for a lighter option.
- Slider-Style: Load onto slider buns or rolls for easy appetizers.
- As a Dip: Serve with pita chips, crackers, or veggie sticks for scooping.
Storage
Chicken Avocado Sandwiches are best eaten the same day since the avocado browns over time.
More Chicken Sandwich Recipes
Chicken Avocado Sandwich
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups finely diced cooked chicken see note 1
- 1/4 cup finely diced celery 1 rib
- 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
- 1 large ripe avocado divided, see note 2
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/3 cup mayo plus more as needed
- 1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper
Instructionsย
- Halve and pit the avocado. Mash 3 tablespoons and add to a large bowl. Dice the rest and set aside. Add remaining dressing ingredients to the bowl and whisk to combine.
- Add finely diced chicken, celery, red onion, parsley, and diced avocado to the bowl. Season to taste (I add 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper). Stir gently to combine. Adjust seasoning and add more mayo (1โ4 tablespoons) if needed.
- Enjoy on toasted bread with mayo, in a lettuce wrap, or with pita chips. Best enjoyed immediately, as avocado browns after 1โ2 hours.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I am HUGE FAN of Chocken Salad & Avocadoโฆ MANY years ago Dunkin Donuts used to have this on their menu in a Croissantโฆ woth thinly sliced red onionโฆ SO GOOD!!! Canโt wait to make this. Need a Rosemary Seasoned, no antibiotic, rotisserie chicken from Shawsโฆ they are crazy delicious.
Yay! So excited for you to give this a try!
As Chelseaโs sister and employee I found this recipe, and have NOT STOPPED MAKING IT SINCE! ๐ We absolutely love it!!