Do you want to eat something light, healthy and tasty? Then you can't miss this recipe for smoked chicken salad.
After all, this white meat is super versatile by nature, and when prepared this way it looks amazing. What's more, there are different vegetables you can include in this dish, making it even more versatile and delicious.
Chicken Salad Smoked
Whether for lunch, dinner or even an afternoon snack, this is a quick and easy dish to make. With just a pan to smoke the chicken and a bowl to mix the vegetables in, your salad will be ready to serve in just a few minutes.
Remember that you only need a small piece of charcoal to smoke the chicken. When cooked in this way, the white meat retains most of its nutrients. It is rich in vitamins, potassium, sodium, magnesium, phosphorus and iron. In other words, it's a real health combo.
The different types of vegetables that complement it also have a high nutritional value. From a combination of fruits and vegetables, you get vitamins, fiber and a host of minerals. All of this makes it super complete to accompany other dishes, or even as a snack or main meal.
Why does this recipe work?
There are different reasons for this, but one of the main ones is the ease with which it can be prepared without weighing on your pocket. After all, both the chicken meat and the vegetables that make it up are affordable. As a result, this dish yields a lot without weighing down your pocket.
It is also very nutritious and contains a number of vitamins and nutrients needed by the body. So if you're looking for something lighter to eat, you can include it as a main meal, even more so on hotter days that require lighter meals, for example.
And of course, this salad can also be made with a wide variety of ingredients other than the ones we've colored here. So you can choose what you like best in terms of fruit and vegetables to put in it. The end result is very tasty either way.
Variations to this recipe
If you want a variation on this recipe, whether it's because you don't like some of the ingredients or spices, or for any other reason, here are some great ideas:
- Salad with smoked chicken and pineapple.
- Tropical salad recipe with smoked chicken.
- Salad with smoked chicken and fruit.
- California salad with smoked chicken.
Alternative to smoked chicken salad
For those of you who want to make a salad but don't like the idea of this recipe, see below for other delicious options:
And now let's take a look at how to make this fantastic smoked chicken salad.
Chicken Salad Smoked
INGREDIENTS
- 1 shredded chicken breast;
- 1 Cup of tea) of raisins;
- Juice of 1 lemon;
- 1 tin of drained green corn;
- 100 g of diced ham;
- 2 chopped apples;
- 1 Cup of tea) of mayonnaise;
- Seasonings to taste.
STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS
- First, take an old pot and heat a piece of charcoal;
- As soon as it releases the smoke, take it out without letting the smoke escape;
- Place the shredded chicken to cook and close the lid;
- Meanwhile, separate the other ingredients except the mayonnaise in a bowl;
- When the chicken is smoked, put it together with the other ingredients;
- Add the mayonnaise and stir everything very well;
- As soon as the flavors blend, you can serve.
NUTRITION
Note: This information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. This information comes from online calculators. Although Cozinhadave.com tries to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.
final words
So, what did you think of this wonderful smoked chicken salad recipe? It goes very well with Sunday lunch or even an afternoon snack. A good tip is to serve it on a plate with leaves of lettuce and a carrot grated to give it that special touch.
If you like, you can replace the mayonnaise with light or lactose-free sour cream for a lighter result. You can also smoke half an onion and two cloves of chopped garlic together with the chicken. This will make the dish even tastier.
And of course, don't forget to add some of your favorite spices to give the recipe an even better taste. And once you've put it into practice, be sure to share with us how it turned out here in the comments, ok? And before you go, why don't you take the opportunity to check out the other incredible recipes available here on the site?
Verônica Ribeiro, the creative mind behind “Cozinha da Vê”, is passionate about flavors and aromas and transforms her passion for cooking into irresistible recipes. With a unique ability to combine ingredients and a special touch of affection in each dish, she conquers hearts and palates, making cooking a truly delicious experience on her blog.
