Smoky Buffalo Chicken-Stuffed Avocado: A Backyard Classic
Master outdoor cooking with smoky buffalo chicken-stuffed avocados that transform simple ingredients into a mouthwatering delicacy everyone will beg for.
Smoky Buffalo Chicken-Stuffed Avocado: A Backyard Classic
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Category
Appetizer
Cuisine
Southwestern
Author:
This recipe comes to us from Casey Bard, CEO of the Tacticalories Seasoning Company and friend of Montana Knife Company.
Servings
12
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
60 minutes
Calories
338
Nothing indicates outdoor cooking mastery like these buffalo chicken-stuffed avocados.After testing countless stuffed avocado recipes, I’ve landed on this smoky, spicy combination that elevates simple ingredients into a mouthwatering delicacy.
The creamy avocado buffalo sauce creates a perfect foundation for tender chicken thighs, while the smoked element adds depth you can’t achieve with conventional cooking methods. Whether you’re hosting friends or just elevating your weeknight dinner, this chicken-stuffed avocado will have everyone asking for your secret.
Ingredients
For this buffalo chicken avocado masterpiece, you’ll need:
- 12 boneless chicken thighs (approximately 4 oz. each)
- 6 medium avocados, halved and pitted with a clean, sharp knife
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup buffalo hot sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 12 tsp. duck fat (can substitute with bacon tallow, ghee, or full-fat butter)
- Blue cheese dressing for serving
- Extra buffalo sauce for serving
Directions
Creating this stuffed avocado recipe is straightforward with these steps:
Prepare the chicken.
Trim excess fat from chicken thighs using a sharp, clean kitchen knife. Place chicken in a bowl and coat thoroughly with buffalo sauce. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour, though overnight marination delivers superior flavor.
Fire up the smoker.
Preheat your smoker to 300°F with the lid closed. Applewood pellets perfectly complement the avocado buffalo sauce, though any medium-smoking wood works well. Season the marinated chicken with salt and pepper before placing it on the preheated grill.
Prepare the avocados.
Slice avocados in half and carefully remove pits. Add one teaspoon of duck fat to each avocado half, creating a reservoir for amazing flavor development.
Smoke everything to perfection.
After the chicken has smoked for 30 minutes, flip all pieces. Add the prepared avocado halves to the smoker and close the lid. Check chicken temperature after 15 minutes, then every 10 minutes until desired doneness is reached (165°F internal temperature).
Assemble and finish.
When the chicken is done, remove it from the smoker. Add mozzarella to avocado halves and continue smoking until cheese melts completely.
Chop all the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Fill each cheesy avocado half with chopped buffalo chicken. Top with blue cheese dressing and additional buffalo sauce if desired.
Recipe Note
Tips for Buffalo Chicken Avocado Excellence
Want to elevate your avocado-stuffed chicken game even further? Follow these tips:
When selecting avocados, choose ones that yield slightly to pressure but aren’t too soft. This stuffed avocado recipe works best when the avocados maintain their shape during cooking.
Using a sharp knife is critical here.A proper blade makes clean work of the chicken trimming and avocado halving.
For maximum flavor penetration, score your chicken thighs with shallow cuts before marinating in buffalo sauce. This simple technique allows the buffalo chicken avocado flavors to develop more intensely.
The duck fat in each avocado half serves a dual purpose — it prevents sticking while adding richness that complements the buffalo sauce beautifully.
Keep that smoker lid closed as much as possible. Every peek drops the temperature by 10–15 degrees, extending cooking time and potentially drying out your chicken.
While the chicken-stuffed avocado recipe calls for blue cheese dressing, ranch makes an excellent alternative for those who prefer a milder flavor profile with their avocado buffalo sauce chicken.
These chicken-stuffed avocados hold up surprisingly well as leftovers. Store any extras in an airtight container and reheat gently in a 250°F oven until they’re warmed through.
