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Nanny’s Chicken Salad

Summary: The quintessential chicken salad! Light, lovely, full of flavor!

Ingredients

  • 3 best-quality chicken breasts (if boneless/skinless, this is about 1.4 – 1.5 pounds)
  • 1 cup good quality chicken broth
  • 3/4 cups water
  • 1/2 cup celery, cut in a large dice
  • 1/2 cup red grapes, halved
  • 3/4 cups pecan halves, lightly toasted and then chopped
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 3/4 teaspoons salt + more for seasoning chicken
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  • Season the chicken breasts with salt. In a saucepan or skillet for which you have the lid, place them in a single layer and then pour in the broth and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to an active simmer, cover and poach until just cooked through, 15-20 minutes depending on size. When done, remove the chicken from the poaching liquid (when you can then discard), and let cool.
  • In the meantime, prepare your celery, grapes and pecans. Set aside. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayo, 3/4 tsp salt, cinnamon and lemon juice.
  • When the chicken is cool enough to handle, cut into 1/2″ cubes and put into a large mixing bowl. Add the celery, grapes, pecans and mayo dressing, and toss gently until everything is well-combined. Cover and chill for at least an hour. Re-season with salt, lemon juice and/or cinnamon to your liking. This is great along, served with summer tomatoes, turned into a sandwich, etc.

Number of servings (yield): 4

My rating 5 stars:  ★★★★★ 1 review(s)

Recipe by Em-i-lis.

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