I’ve seriously been craving some chicken salad. I’m pretty sure it’s the barrage of Subway commercials advertising their version. As with most things, I can make it better. That’s not arrogance, it’s the truth. I’ve perfected mine over the years. I use fresh organic ingredients and make my own mayo. I swear I’m not crazy! Don’t worry, it doesn’t take very long and it’s really simple.
- 1 lb. of chicken
- A couple cloves of garlic
- 1 tsp. poultry seasoning
- 1 T. salt
- 4 cups of water
- Handful of grapes
- 2 small to medium sized apples
- 1/2 cup- full cup of nuts (more if you like a lot, less if you don’t, I used almonds and walnuts because that’s what I had but I use pecans just as often.)
- 1 stalk of celery
- 1 or 2 tablespoon of butter or coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon of rosemary
- 1/2 cup of homemade mayo
- A bit of red onion (optional)
Instruction-
- Place all those ingredients into a pot and bring to a boil. Simmer for 10 minutes, then turn the heat off and cover. Let the chicken finish cooking for another 15 -20 minutes.
- While the chicken is cooking, chop the following; grapes, any color will do, apples, again any color, nuts, celery, and red onion.
- When your chicken is finished place in a bowl and use 2 forks, or your hands, to shred it into chunks.
- Next melt the butter or coconut oil in a sauté pan and add your chicken and a tablespoon of rosemary. Toss lightly on medium heat for a few minutes.
- Let it cool all the way and then combine your chicken and everything you chopped.
- Now, add about a ½ cup of homemade mayo and stir until combined.
Done and done. I recommend that you cover and refrigerate for an hour or more to let the ingredients meld well. When you’re ready to serve spoon into romaine “boats”. I generally don’t eat grains but I’ll be honest and tell you that when I was at the grocery store these butter croissants in the bakery were speaking to me. I couldn’t resist and I made a little sandwich. It was absolutely delicious and the perfect summer chicken salad. I hope you enjoy!
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Lindsey
July 7, 2013 at 1:22 pmMy kids love chicken so I’m going to try this! Do you like cooking with coconut oil? That is next on my list for cooking adventures.
Jessica Reagan
July 12, 2013 at 2:36 pmI LOVE cooking with coconut oil! I use it to cook eggs and veggies in for breakfast. It’s also great to use in stir fry’s. You can use it in place of butter or oil in anything but those are some of my favorite ways to cook with it!
Beth Zimmerman
July 7, 2013 at 4:44 pmLooks really yummy! I bet it would be good with some dried cranberries mixed in too!
Jessica Reagan
July 12, 2013 at 2:37 pmThanks Beth! It is so yummy! I bet cranberries would be real tasty!
Brandi Barnett
July 7, 2013 at 5:35 pmI’m always looking for a good chicken salad and this looks totally delicious and doable. Although, I must confess that I will probably purchase my mayo! I know. I know. It won’t taste as good. But this looks so yummy I probably won’t notice. Thanks!
Jessica Reagan
July 12, 2013 at 2:39 pmI won’t judge you for buying the mayo! I’ve been making it for years and just recently started making my own mayo! It’s definitely better homemade but still delicious either way! Maybe one day you’ll give it a try? It really is easier than you can imagine and it only takes a few minutes!
Rebekah Loper
July 8, 2013 at 7:31 amOh, that looks tasty. I’ve been looking for a good chicken salad recipe with fruit in it for a while. Thanks for posting!
Jessica Reagan
July 12, 2013 at 2:40 pmHope you enjoy Rebekah! You’re welcome!