Name: Smoky Hawaiian Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 cups boneless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded or finely chopped; 3/4 cup celery, diced; 1 cup pineapple tidbits, drained; 1 cup almonds, smoked flavor,finely chopped (almost ground); 1/2 cup raisins; 1 cup Miracle Whip

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Recipe by Mercy

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Smoky Hawaiian Chicken Salad created by Mercy

I was obsessed with this chicken salad when it was served at Long John Silvers in the late '80s. It was eventually removed from the menu and massive cravings led me to develop my own formula and reproduce it at home. The smokehouse almonds are the secret ingredient. I have tried it with both mayonnaise and Miracle Whip but the Miracle Whip is much more authentic. Sweet, smoky and super tasty!

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ingredients

3 cups boneless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded or finely chopped
³⁄₄ cup celery, diced
1 cup pineapple tidbits, drained
1 cup almonds, smoked flavor,finely chopped (almost ground)
¹⁄₂ cup raisins
1 cup Miracle Whip

directions

Toss the first five ingredients together until the almond chips coat all of the ingredients.
Fold in the Miracle Whip and blend well.
Chill for a minimum of an hour before serving in order to let the flavors develop (cooking time is actually chill time).
Serve a large scoop on a bed of lettuce with buttery crackers.

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"I was obsessed with this chicken salad when it was served at Long John Silvers in the late '80s. It was eventually removed from the menu and massive cravings led me to develop my own formula and reproduce it at home. The smokehouse almonds are the secret ingredient. I have tried it with both mayonnaise and Miracle Whip but the Miracle Whip is much more authentic. Sweet, smoky and super tasty!"

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review by Eric K.

2/13/2016

I worked at long John silvers when this was on the menu. The dressing was a corporate blend, but if we ran out we used Hellman's mayo with lemon juice. It also had a white pepper and onion powder spice mix.
review by ratherbeswimmin

4/18/2005

I love chicken salads and have them for lunch quite often. This one was very good. My attention was drawn to it because of the lovely picture. I am so glad because my husband and I both enjoyed this very much. The smoked almonds really are a key ingredient and give this a unique flavor. Thanks for sharing it.
review by Scout33

7/16/2004

THis was a very interesting deviation from your regular chicken salad. Be warned- it is very sweet. I have made it a few times, and I prefer Hellman's, no raisins and unsweetened pineapple. The pineapple and smoked almonds are a great combination, and it is quite addictive.
photo by Mercy

6/19/2004
review by Poopsy

5/3/2004

Excellent!!!