Lolo's simple Avocado Chicken Salad

Fresh, healthy avocado chicken salad with sweetcorn, red onion, coriander and a creamy lemon mayo (or yogurt) dressing. Ready in 20–30 minutes and great for lunch.

Great

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

How to fry chicken breast (healthy & simple):

Step 2

1) Prepare the chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with kitchen paper. Sprinkle with a little salt, pepper (and any herbs or spices you like, e.g. garlic powder, paprika).

Step 3

2) Heat the pan: Put 1 tsp olive oil in a non-stick frying pan. Heat on medium heat (for 1–2 minutes).

Step 4

3) Fry the chicken: Put the chicken breasts in the pan. Cook for about 5–6 minutes on one side, without moving them (this helps them brown).

Step 5

4) Turn and finish: Turn the chicken over. Cook for another 5–6 minutes until no longer pink in the middle. The chicken should be golden and cooked through (juices run clear).

Step 6

5) Rest and chop: Take the chicken out of the pan and leave for 5 minutes to rest (this keeps it juicy). Then slice or shred into bite-sized pieces.

Step 7

Prepare the other ingredients:

Step 8

1) Chop the avocado: Cut the avocados into cubes.

Step 9

2) Chop the onion & herbs: Finely chop the red onion and coriander.

Step 10

3) Drain the sweetcorn: Drain the sweetcorn.

Step 11

Make the dressing: In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise (or yoghurt) with the lemon juice. Add a little salt and pepper.

Step 12

Combine: In a large bowl, add the chicken, avocado, sweetcorn, red onion and coriander. Pour over the dressing and gently mix.

Step 13

Serve: Taste and add more lemon juice, salt or pepper if needed. Serve straight away or keep in the fridge for up to 1 day.