A New Orleans PICNIC
WHISKEY-SMOKED CHICKEN SALAD
MAKES 4 SERVINGS
Smoked chicken, whiskey-soaked grapes, and spiced pecans pump up the flavor in this grown-up chicken salad.
2 cups red and green seedless grapes, halved lengthwise1 cup plus 2½ tablespoons whiskey, divided1¼ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs (5 to 6 thighs)1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste½ teaspoon ground black pepper, plus more to taste3 stalks celery, diced small2 large green onions, diced small1 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt2 tablespoons fat-free milk2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill2 teaspoons honey½ head½ cup Beer Nuts (recipe follows)
