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Fresh Dill Pickle Chicken Salad Stuffed Avocados Easy Crunchy Topping Recipe

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A quick and easy fresh dill pickle chicken salad stuffed into ripe avocados, topped with a crunchy topping for a perfect balance of tangy, creamy, and crunchy textures.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped (rotisserie chicken recommended)
  • 1/2 cup dill pickles, finely chopped (preferably crunchy kosher dill pickles)
  • 2 large ripe avocados, halved and pitted (Hass avocados preferred)
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt as a lighter alternative)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
  • 1/3 cup celery, finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup crushed crispy onions or toasted breadcrumbs (for crunchy topping)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken by shredding or chopping into bite-sized pieces (approx. 5 minutes).
  2. Finely chop dill pickles, celery, and red onion (if using) into small, uniform pieces (approx. 5 minutes).
  3. In a medium mixing bowl, combine chicken, pickles, celery, and onion. Add mayonnaise, fresh dill, and lemon juice. Stir gently until evenly coated. Season with salt and pepper carefully (approx. 5 minutes).
  4. Cut avocados in half and remove pits. Scoop out a little extra flesh to create a larger cavity. Brush or squeeze lemon juice on avocado flesh to prevent browning (approx. 3 minutes).
  5. Spoon the chicken salad generously into each avocado half, mounding slightly (approx. 3 minutes).
  6. Sprinkle crushed crispy onions or toasted breadcrumbs over the stuffed avocados. Optionally, toast the topping lightly in a pan for added flavor (approx. 2 minutes).
  7. Serve immediately for best texture and flavor. Optionally chill for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use ripe but firm Hass avocados for best texture. Finely chop pickles and veggies for even flavor distribution. Add crunchy topping just before serving to keep it crisp. Store chicken salad separately from avocado halves to avoid browning and sogginess. Substitute mayo with dairy-free alternatives and crunchy topping with gluten-free options as needed. Toast crunchy topping lightly for extra flavor if desired.

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