Craving a delightful and hassle-free meal? Look no further than our comprehensive guide to crafting the ultimate smoked chicken salad! This culinary journey will lead you through a symphony of flavors and textures, transforming simple ingredients into a delectable masterpiece. You'll discover the secrets to selecting the perfect smoked chicken, mastering the art of preparing a creamy and tangy dressing, and adding a symphony of fresh herbs and vegetables to create a dish that is both visually stunning and tantalizing to the taste buds. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will transform your lunch or dinner menu and leave your taste buds craving more!
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SIMPLE SMOKED CHICKEN SALAD RECIPE
This recipe calls for smoked chicken, but if you don't have that you can use any kind of chicken and add some liquid smoke or smoked paprika... Or it works great as a base recipe to follow for regular chicken salad.
Provided by Simply Fresh Cooking
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 10m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- *In a food processor fitted with a metal blade, add celery and pulse until it turns into a minced consistency. Remove from food processor and place in a large mixing bowl.
- Add 2 cups of chicken to food processor and pulse until desired consistency is reached; transfer to the mixing bowl with the celery and pulse the remaining chicken in the food processor.
- Add onion, salt, pepper, and 1 cup mayonnaise to the celery and chicken; stir until blended. Add more mayonnaise if necessary.
- Serve on whole grain bread or on top of Triscuits for a healthy snack or light lunch.
- *If you like bigger chunks of celery, you can skip the first step and place chopped celery right into the mixing bowl.
- Try some additions if you'd like: Hard boiled eggs, Grapes, Apples, Chopped almonds or walnuts, Raisins, Cucumber, Pickle Relish.
SMOKED CHICKEN SALAD
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the walnuts on a baking sheet and roast until golden, 10 to 12 minutes; let cool slightly, then chop.
- Meanwhile, make the dressing: Whisk the yogurt, blue cheese, shallot and 1 tablespoon water in a large bowl; whisk in another tablespoon of water if the dressing is too thick. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the spinach, tomatoes, hearts of palm, cucumbers and beets to the bowl with the dressing and toss. Add the chicken and toss again. Divide among plates and top with the walnuts. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with the rolls.
SMOKY CHICKEN SALAD
Lightly smoked breasts make a delicious chicken salad for sandwiches or served with lettuce and fruit. Picture depicts chicken before mayonnaise was added for clarity.
Provided by MadMax
Categories Salad
Time 1h30m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Boil chicken breasts in a pot filled with water until no longer pink in the centers and juices run clear, about 40 minutes.
- While chicken finishes boiling, preheat an outdoor charcoal grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Place approximately 10 coals off to one side and light; coals are ready when they have some white dust.
- Add hickory chips to a container or on aluminum foil on top of coals. Place chicken breasts onto the preheated grill as far away from the heat as possible.
- Smoke chicken just until a light smoke is apparent, no more than 15 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate to cool, about 10 minutes.
- Dice each chicken breast; sprinkle with pepper and celery salt. Place diced celery and red onion in a large bowl; add chicken 3 breasts at a time, sprinkling with 1 pinch caraway seeds and mixing well after each addition. Stir in mayonnaise. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 429 calories, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 74.8 mg, Fat 36.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 22.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 531.1 mg, Sugar 1.1 g
SMOKY CHICKEN SALAD
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat a grill to high. Toss the chicken with 1 tablespoon olive oil, the paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a medium bowl. Grill the chicken until marked and cooked through, about 7 minutes per side. Let cool slightly, then thinly slice.
- Meanwhile, make the dressing Combine the garlic and the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil in a small microwave-safe bowl; microwave until the garlic is softened, about 1 minute. Transfer the garlic and oil to a blender; add the 2 whole piquillo peppers and puree until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and whisk in the mayonnaise, lemon juice and 2 tablespoons cilantro; season with salt and pepper.
- Divide the sliced chicken among the lettuce leaves; drizzle with the dressing. Top with the celery, almonds, the remaining sliced piquillo pepper and 1 tablespoon cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 510 calorie, Fat 37 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Cholesterol 115 milligrams, Sodium 610 milligrams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 39 grams
SMOKED CHICKEN SALAD
With grilling and smoking season coming on, it's nice to have a deliciously different way to use some leftover smoked chicken. The great smoky flavor comes through the simple dressing, and the sweet taste of red grapes complements it nicely. Serve over lettuce for a stand alone salad, or use in a sandwich, if you prefer.
Provided by Bibi
Categories BBQ & Grilled Chicken Salads
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine chicken, celery, grapes, pecans, and scallions in a medium bowl.
- Stir mayonnaise, vinegar, paprika, and pepper together in a small bowl until well blended. Pour over chicken mixture and stir until well combined.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve, up to 2 days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 400.2 calories, Carbohydrate 7.2 g, Cholesterol 63 mg, Fat 32.6 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 20.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 218.3 mg
SMOKED CHICKEN SALAD
Make and share this Smoked Chicken Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Diana Adcock
Categories Chicken
Time 10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Tear lettuce and place evenly in 4 bowls.
- Toss together the grapes, chicken and chopped veggies.
- Whisk together the sour cream, yogurt, horseradish and taste.
- Adjust seasonings and toss together with the meat mixture and walnuts.
- Distribute evenly between the 4 bowls.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 410.4, Fat 25, SaturatedFat 8.7, Cholesterol 78.4, Sodium 1144.4, Carbohydrate 25.6, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 16.1, Protein 24.9
SMOKED CHICKEN SALAD
Smoked chicken is given a husky taste that complements the inherent sweetness of the fowl and brings a hearty note to the pasta it's combined with. The sweeter-smelling the wood used, the more alluring the flavor it leaves behind. Hickory or fruitwoods, maple, oak and alder chips, dried grapevine trimmings or herb branches lend a sweet, firm flavor to food cooked in a closed container above it.
Provided by Molly O'Neill
Categories brunch, dinner, lunch, salads and dressings, main course
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine the shallot and vinegar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer until reduced by a third, about 3 minutes. Whisk in the walnut oil, canola oil, 1/4 teaspoon of salt and pepper.
- Place the chicory in a large bowl and toss with 3 tablespoons of the dressing. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide among 4 plates. Arrange the chicken and pears over the chicory. Scatter the walnuts on top and place the carrots in a mound in the center of each plate. Drizzle with the remaining dressing and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 333, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 20 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 240 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SMOKED CHICKEN SALAD WITH FRESH CORIANDER
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories easy, quick, salads and dressings
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Beat the mustard and vinegar together in a salad bowl. Beat in the olive oil. Season the dressing to taste.
- Add the peppers, onion, scallions and chili pepper and mix.
- Add the chicken and toss all the ingredients together. Just before serving, fold in the coriander.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 231, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 359 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- To achieve the best flavor, use high-quality smoked chicken.
- If you don't have smoked chicken, you can make your own by smoking a whole chicken or chicken breasts in a smoker.
- Use fresh, crisp celery and onion for the best texture and flavor.
- Add some chopped nuts, such as walnuts or almonds, for extra crunch.
- If you like a creamy chicken salad, add some mayonnaise or Greek yogurt.
- Season the chicken salad to taste with salt, pepper, and any other desired seasonings.
- Serve the chicken salad on a bed of lettuce, in a sandwich, or on crackers.
Conclusion:
Smoked chicken salad is a versatile and delicious dish that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. It's perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner, or as a party appetizer. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give smoked chicken salad a try. You won't be disappointed!
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