Homemade Chicken Salad Chick Fancy Nancy Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast diced
- 1/2 cup seedless red grapes halved
- 1/4 cup diced celery
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup diced apples such as Granny Smith
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare The Chicken
- Cook The Chicken: Begin by cooking the chicken breasts. You can boil, bake, or grill them according to your preference.
- Make sure the chicken achieves an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and is thoroughly cooked. Let it cool before dicing.
Step 2: Mix The Ingredients
- Combine Chicken And Vegetables: In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced chicken, halved grapes, diced celery, chopped pecans, and diced apples.
- To make sure the components are distributed evenly, thoroughly mix.
Step 3: Prepare The Dressing
- Make The Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- Stir until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
Step 4: Assemble The Salad
- Mix Everything Together: Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture. Gently stir until all the ingredients are coated with the dressing.
- If necessary, adjust the seasoning by adding more salt and pepper.
Step 5: Serve
- Chill And Serve: For the best flavor, cover the salad and refrigerate it for at least an hour before serving. This allows the flavors to meld together beautifully.
- Serve the Chicken Salad Chick Fancy Nancy on a bed of lettuce, with crackers, or in a sandwich.