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Fruity Fran Chicken Salad Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups shredded chicken breast
  • 1 cup red seedless grapes, halved
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup roughly chopped pecans
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Method
 

  1. Toast the 1/2 cup pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and fragrant. Transfer to a plate to cool.
  2. Whisk together the 3/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp granulated sugar, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper in a large bowl until smooth.
  3. Add the 3 cups shredded chicken, 1 cup halved grapes, and 1/2 cup celery to the dressing and fold gently until evenly coated.
  4. Fold in the cooled pecans, taste for salt, and serve on croissants, toasted bread, or butter lettuce.

Notes

This salad is best after at least 20 minutes in the fridge, which gives the dressing time to soak into the chicken. If you're making it ahead for the next day, stir in the pecans right before serving so they stay crunchy. Rotisserie chicken cut into chunks and pulled by hand gives you the best shred texture.