Smoked Chicken Nachos Recipe

Name: Smoked Chicken Nachos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken; 2 pounds wood chips (flavor of choice); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 bags vegetable chips or tortilla chips; 2 heirloom tomatoes, diced; 4 jalapenos, sliced very thin; 2 cups sour cream; 1 cup cilantro leaves; 1 cup chopped chives; 1 pound goat cheese wrapped in plastic and kept in the freezer

Servings: persons

1
Preheat an outdoor grill and split the chicken in 1/2 from head to tail.
2
Soak the wood chips in water for about 10 minutes.
3
This will prevent the wood chips from burning as soon as they come in contact with the fire.
4
Place the wood chips in the bottom of a grill below the grates.
5
Set the flame on 1 side of the grill to medium and the other side to medium high.
6
Place the chicken, skin side up, on the medium side of the grill.
7
Cover and allow the chicken to smoke and grill at the same time.
8
This should take about 15 to 20 minutes.
9
Allow the chicken to cool completely before shredding the meat off the bones.
10
Reserve for the assembling of the nachos.
11
Form an assembly line with all of the ingredients.
12
Start with the serving dish, then the chips, chicken, tomatoes, jalapenos, sour cream, cilantro and chives.
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Right before they are served, remove the cheese from the freezer.
14
Using a fine side of a box grater, shave the goat cheese over the top of the nachos.
15
Chef's Note: Paper vessels can be purchased at a wholesale restaurant or party supply store.
16
I recommend using individual serving dishes that are 5 inches by 3 inches.

785

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Fat

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Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 whole chicken, 2 pounds wood chips (flavor of choice), 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 bags vegetable chips or tortilla chips, and more.

Yes, Smoked Chicken Nachos falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Smoked Chicken Nachos

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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