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This delectable Keto Avocado Ranch Chicken Salad features tender poached chicken and offers a fantastic solution for repurposing leftover chicken. Enjoy a satisfying and guilt-free lunch that won't leave you feeling heavy, with the added option of a dairy-free version!
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Keto Avocado Ranch Chicken Salad - A fabulous lunch or light dinner idea!
I get a lot of questions from readers and some of the most common ones are "How do I incorporate healthy fats into the keto diet?", or "How can I get potassium into my diet without eating bananas?".
So let me address those questions real quick.
AVOCADOS ARE FULL OF HEART-HEALTHY MONOUNSATURATED FATTY ACIDS.
Avocado is a great way to get fat into your keto diet.
In fact, 77% of the calories in it are from fat, making it one of the fattiest plant foods around.
However, they don’t contain just any fat. Their fat is oleic acid, a monounsaturated fatty acid that is the major component of olive oil.
HOW CAN I GET POTASSIUM INTO MY DIET WITHOUT EATING BANANAS?
I know the saying is "An apple a day keeps the Dr away" but many of us grew up thinking that a banana a day could do the same.
Once I went low carb that went right out the window. My trusty standby way of getting potassium was off the table. Then I realized what avocado had to offer.
Avocados are very high in potassium. A single 3.5-ounce serving packs 14% of the recommended daily allowance, compared to only 10% in bananas.
Several studies show that having a high potassium intake is linked to reduced blood pressure, which is a major risk factor for heart attacks, strokes, and kidney failure.
MORE HEALTH BENEFITS TO EATING AVOCADOS.
- They are full of fiber
- They can lower cholesterol and triglycerides
- Their fat content could help you absorb nutrients from other plant foods
- They are loaded with antioxidants
So, this Avocado Ranch Chicken Salad is the perfect keto lunch or light dinner idea.
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🥘Avocado Ranch Chicken Salad Ingredients
This Avocado Ranch Chicken Salad recipe uses just a handful of ingredients.
- Boneless skinless chicken - I love to use leftover chicken or grab a rotisserie chicken on those crazy busy days.
- Celery - I love the crunch that celery adds to this recipe
- Shallot - I enjoy the milder onion flavor that shallot adds to this recipe
- Avocado - the star of the show, make sure you grab a ripe one!
Detailed measurements and instructions can be found on the printable recipe card at the bottom of the page.
🔪Avocado Ranch Chicken Salad Instructions
This is a basic breakdown of the steps involved in making Avocado Ranch Chicken Salad. You will find the full directions in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
Place chicken breasts in a shallow pan. Pour in enough water to just cover the chicken breasts. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover the pot, and allow to simmer for 5 minutes.
Place the cooked chicken breasts into the bowl of a stand mixer with a flat beater attachment. Turn the mixer on at about a 2-speed for 30 seconds to a minute.
In a medium bowl, combine chicken celery, shallot, avocado, and dressing.
Season with salt and pepper, and toss to combine.
Substitutions
- Chicken - you can use 4 cups of leftover cooked chicken or grab a rotisserie chicken at the grocery.
- Veggies - you can use whatever onion you prefer in chicken salad. I love the flavor of the shallot in this but red onion and green onion work well too. You can omit the celery if you prefer but we enjoy the crunch it adds.
- Dressing - the avocado ranch is what makes this salad but, if you are in a pinch, you can use regular keto-friendly ranch dressing either this homemade version or this storebought.
🍽 Equipment
This equipment is needed to make this Avocado Ranch Chicken Salad;
Storage
Refrigerator Storage:
- Transfer the chicken salad into an airtight container with a lid or cover it tightly with plastic wrap.
- Place the container in the refrigerator.
- It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days.
Freezer Storage: Avocado Ranch Chicken Salad is not suitable for freezing. Freezing may adversely affect the texture and appearance of the salad, particularly the avocado.
FAQ about Avocado Ranch Chicken Salad
Sure! This actually works really well with tuna or salmon.
As with anything containing avocado, it can brown. My suggestion is to store any leftovers in an airtight container. Before you seal the container, press some cling wrap over the top of the chicken salad and press it down so it is touching the surface of the salad. Then snap the cover on and store it in the refrigerator.
If you keep it in an airtight container it should last 3 to 5 days.
More Keto & Low Carb Avocado Recipes
- Avocado Deviled Eggs
- BLT with Baked Avocado Egg Salad
- Salmon with Avocado Salsa
- California Sushi Roll Stuffed Avocados
- Chocolate Chip Avocado Muffins
- How to Freeze Avocados
Keto Avocado Ranch Chicken Salad
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
- 2 stalks celery finely chopped
- 1 large shallot finely chopped
- 1 ripe avocado diced small
- 1 cup Keto Avocado Ranch Dressing
- pink salt
- cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in a shallow pan.
- Pour in enough water to just cover the chicken breasts.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover the pot, allow to simmer for 5 minutes.
- Turn off heat and allow to rest for 20 minutes (or up to an hour), chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
- Place the cooked chicken breasts into the bowl of a stand mixer with a flat beater attachment. Turn the mixer on at about a 2 speed for 30 seconds to a minute. Make sure to keep an eye on it because it shreds very quickly! Or shred the chicken on a cutting board with two forks, or with meat claws.
- In a medium bowl, combine chicken celery, shallot, avocado, and dressing.
- Season with salt and pepper, toss to combine.
- Serve on toasted keto bread, in a lettuce wrap, or serve on keto crackers, parmesan crisps, or bell pepper wedges.
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What is a serving size for this considered ?
bobbiskozykitchen
Each serving is approximately 1 to 1.5 cups of the chicken salad mixture.