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You will love the amazing flavor of these Smoked Almond Chicken Salad Bites – they’ll easily become your favorite party food!

I love spending early mornings with a cup of hot coffee while reading my favorite food blogs.

Smoked Almond Chicken Salad Bites | Inspiration KitchenEspecially around the holidays when they are full of fantastic holiday inspired recipes.  It makes my mouth water just thinking about it.

If you want some great recipe ideas to make Christmas extra special, check out my blogroll and visit some of my blogging friends!  They are seriously talented people.

Smoked Almond Chicken Salad Bites | Inspiration KitchenIf you remember, at the beginning of this month, I promised you appetizer recipes, because the holidays are for entertaining!  So, for this Christmas Eve, I thought I’d share one of my all-time favorite appetizer recipes that’s always a big hit!

The first I made this, I was in heaven!  And, after adapting this recipe over the years, here’s my favorite combination of flavors.

Smoked Almond Chicken Salad Bites | Inspiration KitchenThe addition of a bit of tarragon, and rolling them in smoked almonds was one of the best things I could’ve done to take this recipe over the top.   It really makes this savory, classic chicken salad appetizer even better.

What’s so great about them (other than the fact they taste amazing!) is that they are grab-able, pop-able and sssooo savory!  Perfect for a party!

Smoked Almond Chicken Salad Bites | Inspiration KitchenI hope you all have a Merry Christmas, and a healthy, happy and prosperous New Year.

Cheers!

Enjoy!

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Smoked Almond Chicken Salad

Savory chicken bites, rolled in smoked almonds make a great appetizer and snack!
Course: Appetizers
Author: Kristi

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked chicken finely diced
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese finely shredded
  • 5 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt see note
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
  • 1/2 teaspoon tarragon
  • 1/4 cup chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup minced green onions
  • 1 cup finely chopped smoked almonds

Instructions

  • Mix chicken, cheese and mayonnaise together in a medium-sized bowl. Season with salt (see note), pepper, celery seed and tarragon.
  • Fold in celery and green onions.
  • Using a cookie scoop, measure into equally sized balls and roll in finely chopped smoked almonds.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

Note: Wait until the very end to add the salt. The Smoked Almonds have quite a bit of salt, and you may want to omit the salt altogether. Spice to your flavor preference! You can also use chopped pecans, walnuts or any kind of nut - the smoked almonds though give them a great savory, rich and decadent flavor!

Adapted from All Recipes, Crunchy Chicken Balls (recipe no longer exists there!  I had it printed out from years ago).  If you know the originator – let me know so I can credit!

Smoked Almond Chicken Salad Bites

Smoked Almond Chicken Salad Bites | Inspiration Kitchen

Comments

  1. Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says

    Smoked almond chicken salad is my favorite! We have a restaurant here that just serves different varieties of chicken salad but I was go back to the classic almond chicken salad. I love how you made these the perfect little appetizer. Have a wonderful Christmas, Kristi!

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  8. Kelly says

    I love chicken salad and love that you made these into bite sized snacks and appetizers. They sound amazing with all the herbs and rolled in smoked almonds. Merry Christmas Kristi and hope you had an amazing day with lots of laughter and yummy food!

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  11. Ashley says

    Oh wow, these bites sound delicious! Especially with the smoked almonds! Such a great idea! I love all the appetizer recipes you’ve shared! I’m still trying to decide what I want to make for a New Year’s Eve party!

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    • Kristi says

      Yes – the smoked almonds really do make the taste pop! I’m glad you’ve enjoyed the appetizers! It’s been fun coming up with them all. I hope you have a wonderful New Year’s Eve party – I will be there in spirit!

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    • Kristi says

      You find them in the same section of the grocery store with other canned nuts! They come in a round tin with a pop top and say Smoked Almonds on them! Good luck! So glad you like them!

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  16. [email protected] says

    What an amazing flavour combination! Perfect for our hot summer days, I have often seen smoked almonds but have never tried them before. Thank you for great inspiration Kristi. Kind regards Merryn

    Reply

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