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Smoked Chicken Salad

My Smoked Chicken Salad has it all: tender and juicy chicken, tangy dressing, fresh herbs, sweet grapes, and pecans for that coveted crunch.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Barbecue, Side Dish
Keyword: Smoked Chicken Salad
Servings: 4 people
Author: Susie Bulloch

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 Tablespoons Hey Grill Hey Chicken BBQ Rub
  • 1/2 cup toasted pecans lightly chopped
  • 1 cup red grapes halved
  • 3 ribs celery thinly sliced
  • 3 green onions sliced

Salad Dressing

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 Tablespoons Hey Grill Hey Zesty Gold BBQ Sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh Italian parsley minced
  • 1 teaspoon celery seed
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • fresh cracked black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Prepare chicken. Preheat smoker to 275 degrees F. Season chicken breasts on both sides with Hey Grill Hey Chicken Rub.
    2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 2 Tablespoons Hey Grill Hey Chicken BBQ Rub
  • Smoke chicken. Place chicken breasts on grill grates and smoke for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. Remove the chicken and cool completely.
  • Prepare mix-ins. Chop the chicken into bite sized pieces and add to a large bowl. Pour the pecans, grapes, sliced celery, and green onions into the bowl with the chicken.
    1/2 cup toasted pecans, 1 cup red grapes, 3 ribs celery, 3 green onions
  • Make dressing. In a separate bowl, combine mayonnaise, Zesty Gold Sauce, red wine vinegar, Italian parsley, celery seed, salt, and pepper, and whisk to thoroughly combine.
    1 cup mayonnaise, 2 Tablespoons Hey Grill Hey Zesty Gold BBQ Sauce, 1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar, 2 Tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, 1 teaspoon celery seed, Kosher salt, fresh cracked black pepper
  • Combine and serve. Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and combine gently with a rubber spatula. Serve chilled.

Nutrition

Calories: 772kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 51g | Fat: 57g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 29g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 169mg | Sodium: 730mg | Potassium: 1120mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 587IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 3mg