Smoky Summer Chicken Salad
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6 people
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Smoky Summer Chicken Salad
Description
Smoky Summer Chicken Salad features juicy grilled chicken thighs seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. After grilling to develop a slight char and resting, the chicken is cubed or shredded and mixed with fresh cherry tomatoes, a sweet corn kernel variety, sliced scallions, and grated sharp cheddar cheese. The dressing blends creamy yogurt and mayonnaise with fresh lemon juice and liquid smoke, providing a mild tang and smoky depth without overwhelming the fresh vegetables. Tossing the components together ensures each bite has balanced flavor and texture. Serving the salad on toasted bread or croissants alongside lettuce or microgreens creates a satisfying meal. The salad keeps well in the fridge for up to three days, allowing the flavors to meld further.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken thighs boneless, skinless
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved or chopped
- 1 cup sweet corn raw, grilled, cooked, frozen, etc!, kernels
- ⅓ cup scallions sliced
- ¼ cup cheddar cheese grated sharp
- ¼ cup yogurt plain, Greek
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
- ¼ teaspoon liquid smoke
- Pinch salt
- Pinch black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to the highest setting.
- Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Brush them with olive oil. PLace the chicken on the grill and cook for 6 minutes per side. When finished, let the chicken rest for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, cube or shred the chicken.
- Place the chicken, tomatoes, corn, scallions and cheese in a large bowl. Toss it together.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt, mayo, lemon juice, liquid smoke, salt and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss well. Combine and stir until every bit is covered. Serve the chicken on croissants or toast with lettuce or microgreens.
- This stays great in the fridge for about 3 days. It tastes even better!
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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