Smoked Chicken Salad
- 20m Prep Time
- 2h Cook Time
- 3h Ready In
Smoked chicken is shredded and mixed with a creamy, tangy dressing for a flavorful salad. Perfect for sandwiches or on its own.
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken halved
- 1/4 cup your favorite barbecue rub
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 3/4 cup celery finely chopped
- 1/3 cup scallion finely sliced
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp hot sauce
- 1/2 tsp celery seeds
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 light smoking wood
Nutrition (per serving, estimated)
Estimated based off 9 of 12 identified ingredients (per 100 g food data, scaled by amount).
Vitamins & minerals
- Calcium: 19.9 mg
- Iron: 0.43 mg
- Magnesium: 6.61 mg
- Phosphorus: 18 mg
- Potassium: 80.5 mg
- Zinc: 0.16 mg
Let's Prepare
Collect
Gather these ingredients — no prep needed yet.
- 1/4 cup your favorite barbecue rub
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp hot sauce
- 1/2 tsp celery seeds
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 light smoking wood
Prepare
- Halve 1 whole chicken
- 3/4 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup scallion, finely sliced
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
Rub the chicken all over with barbecue rub, coating evenly.
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Step 2.
Fire up your smoker or grill to 225°F (107°C). Once at temperature, add chunks of smoking wood and wait until the wood is ignited and producing smoke.
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Step 3.
Place the chicken in the smoker or grill, skin side up. Smoke until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh reads 160°F (71°C), about 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
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Step 4.
Remove the chicken from the smoker and let it cool completely, about 1 hour.
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Step 5.
While the chicken is cooling, make the dressing: in a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, celery, scallions, lemon juice, vinegar, paprika, hot sauce, and celery seeds. Stir until well mixed.
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Step 6.
Once the chicken is cool, pull the meat from the skin and bones, then roughly chop the meat. Discard the skin and bones.
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Step 7.
Place the chopped chicken in a large bowl and pour the dressing over it. Stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Step 8.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.