Description
This viral chicken and peas recipe combines tender green peas, cooked chicken, avocado, Parmesan, lemon, and red onion for a simple lunch or light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups frozen green peas
- 1 pound cooked chicken breast, diced or roughly chopped
- 1 medium ripe avocado, diced
- 1/3 cup finely diced red onion
- 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the peas. Cook the frozen peas according to the package directions, just until tender. Drain well and let them cool for a few minutes so excess steam and moisture can escape.
- Prepare the remaining ingredients. While the peas cool, cut the cooked chicken and avocado into bite-size pieces, finely dice the red onion, grate the Parmesan, and squeeze the lemon juice.
- Combine. Add the peas, chicken, red onion, and Parmesan to a large bowl. Drizzle with the lemon juice and gently toss to combine.
- Add the avocado. Fold in the diced avocado gently so the pieces keep their shape.
- Season. Add the salt and black pepper. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Notes
- Avoid overcooking the peas so they stay tender without becoming mushy.
- Drain the peas well before mixing to keep the salad from becoming watery.
- Add the avocado near the end and fold gently to keep the pieces intact.
- Parmesan adds saltiness, so taste before adding extra salt.
- Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary depending on the specific ingredients and brands used.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Mixing
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 530 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 47 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg