Smoked Chicken Salad

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Smoked chicken salad elevates the classic sandwich filling with a couple easy substitutions. Featuring smoked chicken, a creamy dressing, and a carefully chosen blend of seasonings and flavoring, this recipe is sure to be your new go to!

Prep Time15

Total Time15

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Southern

Servings:

Calories: 254kcal

Author: Meaghan @ 4 Sons R Us

Ingredients

4 cups roughly chopped pulled, smoked chicken
3-4 stalks celery diced
1 bunch green onions thinly sliced
3/4 - 1 cup mayonnaise
1 1/2 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp lemon juice
1- 1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp celery salt
1 tsp hot sauce
salt & pepper to taste
2 tbsp pickle juice optional

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Instructions

Add the chicken, celery, and onions to a large mixing bowl. Gently toss together until evenly combined.
4 cups roughly chopped pulled, smoked chicken, 3-4 stalks celery, 1 bunch green onions
To a small mixing bowl add the remaining ingredients, except salt & pepper. Whisk them together until evenly combined and the sauce is smooth.
3/4 - 1 cup mayonnaise, 1 1/2 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp lemon juice, 1- 1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1/4 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp celery salt, 1 tsp hot sauce, 2 tbsp pickle juice
Pour the sauce over the chicken salad mixture, stirring gently until everything's evenly combined. Salt & pepper the chicken salad, to taste.
Serve the chicken salad immediately, or cover and chill for 2 hours before enjoying.

Notes

This creamy chicken salad will firm up some in the fridge after chilling, but it is intended to be creamy. Start with 3/4 cup of mayo, and prepare the chicken salad as desired. If prefer it more creamy, add another 1/4 cup of mayo and stir to combine.
Serve this chicken salad either warm or cold. Chilling it will allow it to firm up and allow the flavors to develop and deepen.
Feel free to adjust the seasonings to suite your taste.

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