Venus Crossing with Liss: Mango Chicken Avocado Cups

Sunday, June 15, 2014

Mango Chicken Avocado Cups

So my hubs has been on a paleo kick lately out of the blue and this recipe came from a place to serve his needs and my own lower calorie ones at the same time...

It was a hit with the whole family, so much so that I made it twice within a week. Which is unheard of around our place!

Mango Chicken Avocado Cups

(adapted from this recipe at The Paleo Mom blog)

Serves 4

The Stuff:

Crockpot shredded chicken

2 boneless chicken breasts or approx 1 lbs (or 1 pound leftover chicken, shredded)
3 cloves of garlic, pressed or diced finely
1 orange, halved and juiced
1 lemon, halved and juiced
1/2 tsp oregano, dried
1/2 tsp

Mango salsa

1 mango, diced into bite size pieces
1 lime, juiced
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Avocado cups

2 avocados, halved and pitted

What you do:
In a small bowl, mix the garlic, orange juice, lemon juice, and oregano. Divide in half for later use. In a crockpot, combine the chicken with half the juice mixture, oregano, salt, and pepper on low heat for 8 hours. I also add in the rind halves of the orange and lemon for flavor.

After 8 hours, drain the chicken most of the way then shred using two forks. Top with the remaining juice mixture and toss.

For the mango salsa- In another bowl, combine the diced mango, lime juice, andd cilantro. Chill until ready for use.

On your presentation platter, arrange the 4 avocado halves. (I cut a thin slice off the back to allow for them to sit flat) Top with the chicken and then the mango salsa. Serve and enjoy :)