Smoked Chicken Salad Sliders

Serves 6 · 20 min prep · 5 min cook

Estimate for one serving

• 385 cal
• 22g protein
• 28g carbs
• 20g fat
• 2g fiber

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Ingredients

• 1 lb smoked chicken breast
• 2 celery stalks
• 1/4 cup red onion
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 3/4 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh chives
• 12 slider buns
• 12 butter lettuce leaves
• 24 dill pickle chips
• 2 tbsp softened butter

Instructions

1. 1Shred or finely chop the smoked chicken breast into bite-size pieces and place in a large mixing bowl. Dice the celery and finely mince the red onion, then add both to the chicken.
2. 2In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, fresh lemon juice, smoked paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
3. 3Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and fold gently until every piece is evenly coated. Taste and adjust salt or lemon if needed.
4. 4Snip the fresh chives and fold them into the salad. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes so the flavors meld; this can sit up to a day ahead for easy hosting.
5. 5Just before serving, split the slider buns and lightly butter the cut sides. Toast them cut-side down in a large skillet or on a medium grill (about 350°F) for 1 to 2 minutes until golden and warm.
6. 6Lay a butter lettuce leaf on each bottom bun so the salad does not soak the bread.
7. 7Spoon a generous mound of chilled smoked chicken salad onto each lettuce-lined bun.
8. 8Top each slider with two dill pickle chips, cap with the toasted top bun, and press gently.
9. 9Arrange the sliders on a large platter. Serve immediately or keep chilled up to 1 hour so guests can grab them throughout lunch.