Diced, Grilled Chicken and Avocado Bruschetta

Rich, creamy avocado is combined with diced, grilled chicken and other ingredients rich in antioxidants such as citrus, olive oil and garlic, in a satisfying, protein-centric snack.

Ingredients

SERVES: 10

1 case, thawedTyson® All Natural,* Low Sodium, Fully Cooked, Reverse Blend, ½" Diced Chicken
¾ cupsBasil leaves, chopped
1 CupExtra virgin olive oil
3 lemonsLemon juice, freshly squeezed
¾ cupLemon zest, grated
20 thick slicesWhole grain sourdough
2 ea.Bay leaves
4Avocado, ripe, diced
1 bunchSpring onion, finely chopped
5 eachGarlic clove, halved
10Black peppercorns
to tasteFreshly ground pepper
Directions
  1. Half-fill a medium saucepan with water and add the bay leaf and peppercorns. Cover and simmer 5 minutes. Add chicken, cover and simmer 10 minutes  or until just cooked. Remove chicken from water and transfer to a plate, cover loosely with plastic wrap and set aside in refrigerator to cool 10 minutes.
  2. Whisk 1 tablespoon oil, lemon zest, lemon juice and pepper to taste in a large bowl. Add in diced chicken and add to bowl with avocado, spring onion and basil leaves. Combine gently with a spoon.
  3. Preheat grill (broiler) to high. Rub both sides of bread thoroughly with garlic. Drizzle over remaining oil. Toast bread under grill 1-2 minutes each side until lightly browned.
  4. Spoon chicken mixture over toast and serve.
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