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Basil Chicken Stack-Ups
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Perfect as a salad or an appetizer. Fresh tomatoes, avocado, and basil are stacked with tender shredded chicken with a light olive oil drizzle.
serves/makes:
ready in:
under 30 minutes
under 30 minutes
1 review
ingredients
3 medium tomatoes
2 1/2 pounds purchased whole roasted chicken
1 avocado, peeled, pitted and sliced
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 medium lime, quartered
1/2 cup small fresh basil leaves
salt and cracked black pepper
directions
Cut tomatoes into slices and chunks. Divide among individual plates. Using 2 forks, gently pull chicken meat off bones; shred in large pieces. Discard bones and skin. Top tomatoes with chicken and avocado.
Drizzle with olive oil. Squeeze juice from lime quarters over tomato, chicken, and avocado. Sprinkle with basil leaves, salt, and cracked black pepper.
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FoodieG
recipe tips
Add a drizzle of balsamic vinegar in addition to the olive oil.
Add a sprinkle of feta cheese or shaved Parmesan.
If the tomatoes are very juicy and seedy, you can gently squeeze out the excess after slicing.
Try different types of tomatoes like heirloom or even cherry tomatoes.
Pair this with a crisp white wine or a light, refreshing cocktail.
If you have leftover chicken, it can be stored in the refrigerator and used for sandwiches or salads the next day.
common recipe questions
Can I use chicken breast instead of a whole roasted chicken?
Yes, you can use cooked chicken breast. Grill, bake, or poach the chicken breast, then shred it for this recipe. Some grocery stores sell shredded roast chicken from their hot deli counter (we can get either white and dark meat or just white meat shredded rotisserie chicken at our local store).
Is there a substitute for avocado if I'm allergic or don't like it?
You can omit the avocado or replace it with slices of cucumber or mozzarella cheese.
Can I prepare this dish in advance?
This dish is best assembled just before serving to prevent the avocado from browning and to keep the tomatoes fresh.
How can I make this dish more filling?
To make it more filling, serve it on a bed of mixed greens or on a slice of crusty bread.
nutrition data
Nutritional data has not been calculated yet.
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reviews & comments
May 20, 2013
Loved the freshness of this recipe. I only sliced the tomatoes I didn't cut them in chunks. I wanted more exact layers. The light seasoning of salt and pepper with the olive oil was just the right amount of flavor.