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Smoked Chicken Salad

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2h 5m

This smoked chicken salad is a flavorful and refreshing dish that is perfect for a summer meal. The chicken is seasoned with your favorite barbecue rub and then smoked to perfection, before being mixed with mayonnaise, celery, scallions, and a zesty blend of lemon juice, vinegar, and spices.

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Servings: 8 servings

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1 whole chicken, halved

1/4 cup your favorite barbecue rub

3/4 cup finely chopped celery (about 2 medium stalks)

1/3 cup finely sliced scallions (about 1 medium)

1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice from 1 lemon

1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1 teaspoon hot sauce

1/2 teaspoon celery seeds

Kosher salt, to taste

Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

1 fist-sized chunk of light smoking wood, such as apple or cherry

Rub chicken all over with barbecue rub. Fire up smoker or grill to 225°F (107°C), adding chunks of smoking wood when at temperature. When wood is ignited and producing smoke, place chicken in smoker or grill, skin side up. Smoke until an instant-read thermometer reads 160°F (71°C) when inserted into thickest part of thigh, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Remove from smoker and let cool completely, about 1 hour.

While chicken is cooling, mix together mayonnaise, celery, scallions, lemon juice, vinegar, paprika, hot sauce, and celery seeds in a small bowl to make the dressing.

Pull meat from skin and bones and roughly chop; discard skin and bones. Place meat in a large bowl and pour in dressing. Stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Smoked Chicken Salad

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Smoked Chicken Salad

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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