Best Smoky Almond Chicken Recipes

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SMOKY CHICKEN SPREAD



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The unique smoky flavor in this spread comes from smoked almonds. It turns your favorite crackers into a hearty snack. Don't expect many leftovers! -Mary Beth Wagner, Rio, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 cups finely chopped cooked chicken
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 cup coarsely chopped smoked almonds
Assorted crackers

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix the first 5 ingredients. Stir in chicken, celery and almonds. Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours., Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 71mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CHICKEN SALAD SPREAD WITH SMOKED ALMONDS



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Looking for a subtly seasoned, special occasion tea sandwich? I think you'll find this one will be a popular addition to your cold tray offerings. I have confidently served this at bridal showers and and family parties with many a request for this simple but tasty recipe.

Provided by mrspotter

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 55m

Yield 24 tea sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups chicken broth
2 whole boneless chicken breasts, cut in half, skin on
1 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup minced shallot
1 teaspoon minced fresh tarragon leaves
24 slices of crustless white bread, thin slices or 12 halved croissants
1/2 cup finely chopped smoked almonds

Steps:

  • Bring broth or water to a boil in a large skillet and add chicken breasts.
  • Reduce heat to a simmer and poach chicken, turning once, for about 7 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and leave chicken in broth as it cools for about 20 minutes.
  • Discard the skin and finely shred the chicken into a bowl.
  • Stir together chicken, 1/2 cup of mayonnaise, shallot, tarragon, and seasoning to taste.
  • Make 12 sandwiches with chicken salad and bread, pressing together gently. With a 2-inch round cutter, cut 2 rounds from each sandwich.
  • Spread edges of rounds with remaining 1/2 cup mayonnaise to coat well and then roll the edges in the chopped almonds.
  • If you decide to use croissants you may prefer to add the chopped almonds directly to the chicken mixture.
  • These sandwiches may be made 2 hours ahead, wrapped, and chilled.

CHICKEN SALAD WITH SMOKED ALMONDS



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I just love chicken with tarragon. Smoked almonds just adds another dimension to an already extra-ordinary chicken salad!

Provided by Grace Lynn

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups cooked chicken breasts, cubed
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup minced shallot
1 teaspoon minced fresh tarragon leaf
1/3 cup coarsely chopped smoked almonds
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Stir first 4 ingredients together in a bowl.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Toss in smoked almonds right before serving.
  • This can be served as a sandwich or serve it on top of any kind of salad you wish.
  • I prefer baby greens.

CHICKEN SALAD TEA SANDWICHES WITH SMOKED ALMONDS



Chicken Salad Tea Sandwiches with Smoked Almonds image

Categories     Sandwich     Chicken     Poach     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Mayonnaise     Almond     Chill     Tarragon     Shallot     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly

Yield Makes 24 tea sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups chicken broth or water
2 whole boneless chicken breasts with skin (about 1 1/2 pounds), halved
1 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup minced shallot
1 teaspoon minced fresh tarragon leaves
24 very thin slices homemade-type white bread
1/2 cup finely chopped smoked almonds (about 2 ounces)

Steps:

  • In a deep 12-inch skillet bring broth or water to a boil and add chicken breasts in one layer. Reduce heat and poach chicken at a bare simmer, turning once, 7 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and cool chicken in cooking liquid 20 minutes. Discard skin and shred chicken fine.
  • In a bowl stir together chicken, 1/2 cup of mayonnaise, shallot, tarragon, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Make 12 sandwiches with chicken salad and bread, pressing together gently. With a 2-inch round cutter cut 2 rounds from each sandwich.
  • Put almonds on a small plate and spread edges of rounds with remaining 1/2 cup mayonnaise to coat well. Roll edges in almonds. Sandwiches may be made 2 hours ahead, wrapped in plastic wrap, and chilled.

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