How to Make Smoky Chicken Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Smoky chicken salad is a tasty and satisfying dish that’s perfect for lunch or dinner. This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken, and it’s a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional chicken salad. The smoky flavor of the chicken pairs perfectly with the crunchy vegetables and creamy dressing, creating a dish that’s sure to become a new favorite.

This recipe is easy to make and can be customized to suit your taste. You can adjust the level of smokiness by adding mor...

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Ingredients

  • 5 pounds chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon celery salt
  • 1 pound celery, diced
  • 1 medium red onion, diced
  • 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
  • 30 ounces mayonnaise

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 20
  • Yield: 20 servings

  • 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

    429 cal.

    • Total Fat: 36g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 75mg
    • Sodium: 531mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 3g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 23g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 29mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 225mg