deluxe honey pecan chicken salad

Name: Deluxe Honey Pecan Chicken Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 cup(s) cooked chicken breast, cubed; 1 1/2 cup(s) green or red seedless grapes, sliced; 1 cup(s) pecans, chopped; 1/2 cup(s) mayonnaise; 1/4 cup(s) sour cream; 2 tablespoon(s) honey; 3/4 cup(s) celery, chopped fine (optional); 1 teaspoon(s) poppy seeds (optional); - seasoning to taste (I use Cajun seasoning, like Tony Cachere)

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Debbie Quimby

Vicksburg, MS

Updated on Mar 24, 2022

Another one of those recipes that I have to keep copies of on hand because I get so many requests for it. Great on croissants or with any type of cracker.

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Two plates of Deluxe Honey Pecan Chicken Salad.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

We could eat this chicken salad for lunch every day. It's that good. Sweet, with just a hint of tang, the dressing is delicious. When the dressing is mixed with the chopped chicken breast, pecans, grapes, and dried cranberries, it's a wonderful bite. Serve in lettuce cups, as a sandwich, or just enjoy this chicken salad right from the bowl. It's light and refreshing for summer.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 30 Min

cook time

method Stove Top

yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

4 cups cooked chicken breast, cubed
1 1/2 cups green or red seedless grapes, sliced
1 cup pecans, chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons honey
3/4 cup celery, chopped fine (optional)
1 teaspoon poppy seeds (optional)
- seasoning to taste (I use Cajun seasoning, like Tony Cachere)

How To Make deluxe honey pecan chicken salad

Test Kitchen Tips

4 cups of cooked chicken equals about 2 large chicken breasts or 3 medium-sized chicken breasts. We opted to add the dried cranberries (along with the grapes) and used 1/2 cup.

Step 1

Combine seasoned chicken, grapes, celery (if using), and pecans in a large bowl; set aside.

Step 2

Mix mayonnaise, sour cream, honey, and poppy seeds in a small bowl to blend.
Step 3

Add to chicken mixture. Toss well to coat. Serve over lettuce, or with your favorite bread or crackers.
Step 4

Note: The original recipe doesn't call for celery. I add it when I want to change the taste up a bit and add a little more crunch. It's equally delicious either way. Another variation is to use dried cranberries in place of the grapes.
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