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Smoked Chicken Salad

Smoked Chicken Salad brings tender, lightly smoked chicken together with crisp celery and red onion for a cool, satisfying bite. Creamy mayonnaise balances gentle peppery notes and a hint of caraway, making it perfect piled into sandwiches or served over greens for lunch or a picnic spread.

  • Prep20 mins
  • Cook1 hr
  • Serves20
  • DifficultyEasy
Smoked Chicken Salad
  1. 1

    Boil the chicken breasts in a pot of water until the centers are no longer pink and the juices run clear, about 40 minutes.

  2. 2

    While the chicken finishes boiling, preheat an outdoor charcoal grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.

  3. 3

    Place about 10 coals to one side and light them; they are ready when they show some white ash.

  4. 4

    Add hickory chips to a container or on aluminum foil set on top of the coals.

  5. 5

    Place the chicken breasts on the preheated grill as far from the heat as possible.

  6. 6

    Smoke the chicken only until a light smoke is noticeable, for no more than 15 minutes.

  7. 7

    Transfer the chicken to a plate to cool, about 10 minutes.

  8. 8

    Dice each chicken breast, then sprinkle with pepper and celery salt.

  9. 9

    Place the diced celery and red onion in a large bowl; add the chicken 3 breasts at a time, sprinkling with 1 pinch caraway seeds and mixing well after each addition.

  10. 10

    Stir in the mayonnaise. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

About This Recipe

Smoked Chicken Salad is an American dinner recipe made with 7 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins, serves 20, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Caraway Seed, Celery, and Celery Salt. Each serving provides about 394.15 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Smoked Chicken Salad?
It is an American salad recipe made with 7 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or salad or snack.
What is Smoked Chicken Salad made of?
The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Caraway Seed, Celery, Celery Salt, Chicken Breast. The full list of 7 is above.
How long does it take to make Smoked Chicken Salad?
About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 394.15 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Smoked Chicken Salad easy to make?
This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 10 steps.

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