California Avocado Chicken Salad in a Half-shell

== Ingredients ==
* 3½ pounds boneless chicken breasts, skinned, cooked and shredded
* ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
* 2 cups celery, sliced
* 2 cups green onions, chopped
* 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
* 3 red bell peppers, finely chopped
* 1½ cups mayonnaise
* salt and pepper to taste
* 6 California avocados, halved and seeded
* ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
* 3 California avocados, seeded, peeled and diced
* mixed seasonal fruit as needed
== Directions ==
# Toss chicken with lemon juice in large bowl.
# Add celery, onions, cilantro, bell pepper, mayonnaise, salt and pepper.
# Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
# Prepare avocado half-shells per order.
# Generously drizzle with lemon juice to prevent browning and to enhance flavor.
# Just before serving, gently toss chicken with diced avocado.
# Place two avocado half-shells on plate.
# Fill with chicken mixture.
# Garnish with mixed seasonal fruit.
Category:Californian Salads
Category:Celery Recipes
Category:Chicken breast Recipes
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