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17 Tasty Whole30 Recipes to Jumpstart Your Diet

Get your health in gear — without sacrificing taste

by Rosie Hatch | COMMENT

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Whole30 Chicken Salad Boats When it comes to the Whole30 diet, it's crucial to get creative with approved foods. That's where avocados come in. When sliced and pitted, they make the perfect vessel for this chicken salad recipe.

Ingredients:
2-1/2 pounds organic, boneless, skinless chicken thighs
2-1/2 teaspoons curry powder
3/4 teaspoon sea salt
3/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground thyme
1 small green apple, diced
1 small red onion, diced
2 small yellow or orange bell peppers, diced
1 cup homemade paleo mayonnaise
Green onions for topping
Fresh parsley for topping
4 avocados halved and pitted

Instructions:
Rinse chicken thighs in cold water and pat them dry on a cutting board. Remove excess fat, if you'd like. Bring a large sized pot of water to a boil. Add the chicken and cook until the internal temperature reads 160 degrees Fahrenheit. Make sure you don't overcook the chicken or it will become tough and dry. Strain the chicken and leave to cool on a cutting board. After the chicken has cooled, cut it into bite-sized cubes.

Combine the spices in a small bowl and thoroughly rub them into the chicken with your hands. Transfer your spiced chicken into a large bowl. Add the vegetables and apple to the bowl of chicken and stir until combined. Pour the mayonnaise over the chicken and vegetables, and give it a really thorough mix with your hands. Make sure everything is completely coated with the mayo.

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and let it sit in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving. tuff the avocado halves with the chicken salad. Garnish with green onions and fresh parsley.

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