Hāngī-style Smoked Chicken Salad (Manu Hāngī)

Manu Hāngī is a traditional Māori cooking method that involves steaming food in an underground oven. This recipe puts a modern twist on the classic Hāngī by using a stovetop smoker to infuse the chicken with smoky flavors. The result is a delicious and aromatic smoked chicken salad that pays homage to New Zealand's indigenous culinary heritage.

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Hāngī-style Smoked Chicken Salad (Manu Hāngī)

Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups mixed salad greens
  • 1 cucumber, sliced
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette

Instructions

  1. Rub the chicken pieces with smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Preheat the stovetop smoker over medium heat and place the chicken pieces inside. Smoke for 45-50 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and infused with smoky flavor.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cucumber, red onion, avocado, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, and toasted pine nuts.
  4. Top the salad with the smoked chicken pieces.
  5. Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  6. Serve the Manu Hāngī-style smoked chicken salad immediately and enjoy!

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
1 hour
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
10g
Fat
12g

Supplies

Stovetop smoker Tongs Large bowl

Tools

Knife Cutting board Mixing spoon

Serving suggestions

Serve the Manu Hāngī-style smoked chicken salad with a side of steamed kumara (sweet potato) for a complete New Zealand-inspired meal.

Tips & tricks

For an extra smoky flavor, you can add a small amount of manuka wood chips to the stovetop smoker before cooking the chicken.

Cost

$15