Learn everything you need to know about how to make smoked chicken salad!
Whether you've got a gas or charcoal grill, a Traeger or Pit Boss pellet grill, or even a Masterbuilt electric smoker, we've got you covered!
Just like we showed you with our delicious smoked egg salad, smoked chicken salad is a great way to take a very conventional recipe to the next level.
It's also a great way to make something delicious from your leftover smoked chicken.
Whether you are preparing smoked chicken salad by itself as a low carb meal or making it into sandwiches, there is no doubt you'll love the taste of smoked chicken salad.
Types of Chicken
First, check out any one of our complete recipes for Smoked Chicken below, and then come on back we'll show you how we turn it into smoked chicken salad!
You can use meat from a whole chicken, chicken breasts, thighs, or even legs and quarters. It's up to you and any option will be delicious.
Pit Boss
- Pit Boss Smoked Whole Chicken
- Pit Boss Smoked Chicken Thighs
- Pit Boss Smoked Chicken Breasts
- Pit Boss Smoked Chicken Legs
Traeger
- Traeger Smoked Whole Chicken
- Traeger Smoked Chicken Thighs
- Traeger Smoked Chicken Breasts
- Traeger Smoked Chicken Legs
Other
- Smoked Whole Chicken in Masterbuilt Electric Smoker
- Smoked Chicken Leg Quarters
- Spatchcocked Chicken on a Pellet Grill
- Beer Can Chicken on a Pellet Grill
Ingredients
- Shredded Smoked Chicken
- Sour Cream
- Mayonnaise
- Celery
- Dijon mustard
- Red Seedless Grapes
- Fresh Dill
- Salt
- Pepper
Once you have your smoked chicken, either the leftovers or straight from the smoker, shred it up using two forks or a pair of meat claws like we use for our pulled pork.
Then mix all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl!
BBQ Rubs
Now, why not finish your smoked chicken salad with a great BBQ rub?
Two of our favorites are Blues Hog BBQ Rub and Three Little Pigs Kansas City Championship BBQ Seasoning.
Blues Hog is a little more sweet than salty and looks just like paprika but will give your smoked chicken salad an extra hit of color and smoky BBQ goodness.
Three Little Pigs is a little more golden in color and has more savory spices of salt, garlic, and onion, so a little goes a long way, especially if you already added a lot of salt to your smoked chicken salad.
You can it incorporate into the smoked chicken salad or just sprinkle on top at the end for a little color and extra flavor!
Serving Suggestions
Scoop individual portions of your smoked chicken salad onto a butter lettuce leaf with crackers and a pickle for a classic low carb meal presentation ala the Chicken Salad Chick.
Or put it onto sandwich bread for a delicious smoked chicken salad sandwich.
Try sourdough or a buttery croissant for an EXTRA special treat!
📖 Recipe
Smoked Chicken Salad
Equipment
- 2 Forks or Meat Shredding Claws to shred smoked chicken
- 1 Spoon
- 1 Large Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups Smoked Chicken shredded, see recipe links in Notes section below
- ¼ cup Sour Cream
- ¼ cup Mayonnaise
- 1 medium stalk Celery chopped
- ¼ teaspoon Dijon Mustard up to 1 tsp
- Red Seedless Grapes halved
- Fresh Dill
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Pepper
- Sprinkle of Smoked Paprika or your favorite BBQ rub
- Butter Lettuce optional for low carb presentation
- Sandwich Bread or Croissants optional for smoked chicken salad sandwiches
Instructions
- Smoke the chicken on any grill or smoker as described in the recipe links below. Let cool for at least 20 minutes before shredding to help retain juices.2.5 cups Smoked Chicken
- Shred the smoked chicken using two forces pulling in opposite directions, or use a pair of bear claws.
- Add all the other ingredients to a bowl and mix together well.¼ cup Sour Cream, ¼ cup Mayonnaise, 1 medium stalk Celery, ¼ teaspoon Dijon Mustard, Red Seedless Grapes, Fresh Dill, ¼ teaspoon Salt, ¼ teaspoon Pepper
- Add the shredded chicken and mix to incorporate with the other ingredients.
- Add more salt and pepper to taste OR your favorite BBQ rub seasoning.Sprinkle of Smoked Paprika or your favorite BBQ rub
- Scoop individual portions of your smoked chicken salad onto a Bibb lettuce leaf for a classic low carb meal presentation. Or put it onto sandwich bread or a croissant for a delicious smoked chicken salad sandwich.Butter Lettuce , Sandwich Bread or Croissants
- Top with extra BBQ rub and chopped parsley (optional) for a more colorful presentation.Sprinkle of Smoked Paprika or your favorite BBQ rub
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