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Avocado Chicken Salad

Avocado Chicken Salad delivers 46g protein and 369 calories per serving across 4 servings — a high-protein, moderate-calorie lunch option. Quick-preps on the stovetop, combining lean poultry with healthy fats in a meal that holds well through the week. Built for lifters cutting while maintaining strength through sustained protein intake.

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Ingredients

4 servings
  • Chicken Breast, Grilled(480g)
  • Greek Yogurt (Nonfat)(160g)

    Plain Greek yogurt — nonfat (0%) or low-fat (2%). Not regular yogurt.

  • Lemon Juice, Fresh(30g)
  • Mustard, Dijon(15g)

    Dijon mustard — Grey Poupon or store brand. Spicier than yellow mustard.

  • Garlic powder(3g)
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Avocado
  • Grapes, Red(160g)
  • Celery(360g)
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill or tarragon (optional)
  • Almonds, Roasted, Salted(80g)

Instructions

  1. 1In the bottom of a medium bowl, place the chicken, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. 2Using the tip of a small spoon, break the avocado flesh into rough pieces directly into the bowl.
  3. 3Stir the avocado mixture gently to combine, breaking up the avocado with the back of a fork but still leaving the mixture fairly chunky. Stir in the grapes, celery, dill, and almonds.
  4. 4Taste and add additional salt and pepper as desired. Serve on a toasted English muffin, inside a wrap, or over a bed of greens.

Nutrition — Per Serving

369

calories

46g

protein

15g

fat

Carbohydrates
17g
Saturated fat
2.1g
Sodium
242 mg
Dietary fiber
4.2g

4 servings per batch · ~322g each

Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central

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Common questions

How much protein does Avocado Chicken Salad have per serving?

Each serving contains 46g of protein and 369 calories with 17g carbs and 15g fat, delivering substantial protein on a lower-calorie base. This makes it one of the most protein-efficient recipes per calorie.

How long does Avocado Chicken Salad take to prep?

Quick prep and yields 4 servings, so you can assemble multiple avocado chicken salads efficiently for lunch meal prep throughout the week on stovetop.

Is Avocado Chicken Salad good for fat loss?

At 369 calories and 46g protein per serving, this salad is highly suited for fat loss phases where maximizing protein intake while staying within calorie limits is the priority. The lean protein-to-calorie ratio supports appetite management on a deficit.

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