Smoky Chicken Salad Recipe

Name: Smoky Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 pounds); 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 clove garlic; 3 jarred piquillo peppers (2 whole, 1 thinly sliced); 1/3 cup mayonnaise; Juice of 1/2 lemon; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 16 small Bibb or romaine lettuce leaves; 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced; 3 tablespoons salted Marcona almonds, roughly chopped

Servings: persons

2 large skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 clove garlic
3 jarred piquillo peppers (2 whole, 1 thinly sliced)
1/3 cup mayonnaise
Juice of 1/2 lemon
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
16 small Bibb or romaine lettuce leaves
2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons salted Marcona almonds, roughly chopped

1
Preheat a grill to high.
2
Toss the chicken with 1 tablespoon olive oil, the paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a medium bowl.
3
Grill the chicken until marked and cooked through, about 7 minutes per side.
4
Let cool slightly, then thinly slice.
5
Meanwhile, make the dressing Combine the garlic and the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil in a small microwave-safe bowl; microwave until the garlic is softened, about 1 minute.
6
Transfer the garlic and oil to a blender; add the 2 whole piquillo peppers and puree until smooth.
7
Transfer to a bowl and whisk in the mayonnaise, lemon juice and 2 tablespoons cilantro; season with salt and pepper.
8
Divide the sliced chicken among the lettuce leaves; drizzle with the dressing.
9
Top with the celery, almonds, the remaining sliced piquillo pepper and 1 tablespoon cilantro.
10
Photograph by Justin Walker

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

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 pounds), 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, and more.

Yes, Smoky Chicken Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Smoky Chicken Salad

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