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This Cranberry and Pecan Chicken Salad is an incredibly flavorful, texture-packed upgrade to the classic deli staple.
By perfectly blending sweet, tart, and savory flavor profiles, it hits every single craving in one delicious, wholesome bite.
This foolproof recipe is specifically designed for dedicated meal preppers, busy working professionals, or anyone hosting an elegant spring brunch.
Because it comes together incredibly fast and utilizes simple pantry staples, you can easily whip up a massive batch on a Sunday afternoon.
Whether you are packing it into a rustic picnic basket or serving it elegantly on buttery croissants at a bridal shower, it always impresses.
Let us dive right into the brilliant culinary science that makes this creamy, crunchy deli salad an absolute necessity for your weekly recipe rotation.
Ingrediens
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ½ cup plain 0% Greek yogurt 2% also works great
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¾ cup celery diced
- ½ cup red onion diced (see note below)
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup pecans chopped
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice about ½ a large lemon
Instructions
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Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 450°F.
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Roast the Chicken: Season the chicken breast generously with salt and black pepper, then place it in a shallow baking dish. Cook in the preheated oven for about 15-18 minutes, or until the chicken is completely cooked through (until it reaches a safe internal temperature of 165°F).
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Shred the Meat: Remove the chicken from the oven and shred it while still warm. You can easily do this using a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, a hand mixer, or simply pulling it apart with two forks.
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Assemble the Salad: To a large mixing bowl, add the shredded chicken, Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, diced celery, diced red onion, dried cranberries, and chopped pecans.
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Dress and Mix: Drizzle the fresh lemon juice over the top of the ingredients. Mix everything together well until the chicken and mix-ins are evenly coated in the creamy dressing. Serve chilled or immediately!
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