Our Simply Southern Chicken Salad can be served with your favorite crackers, as a sandwich on toasted wheat bread, or on top of a beautiful array of blended lettuce. (Garnish with paprika and parsley if desired). Hope you enjoy our Secret.
- 6 - 8 Chicken Breast Strips skinless
- 1 cup Red Grapes sliced
- 1 cup Red Apples diced (for a more tart taste use green apples)
- 1/2 cup Walnuts or Pecans candied
- 1/2 cup Dried Cranberries
- 1/2 cup Celery diced
- 1/2 teaspoon Dried Tarragon Leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 pinch Celery Salt
- 1 pinch Cracked Black Pepper
- 1 pinch Smoked Paprika
- 1 pinch Cayenne Pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 2-1/2 tablespoons Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar
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Cut uncooked chicken strips into small bite size pieces place in a bowl. Add tarragon leaves, onion powder, garlic powder and paprika. Mix until chicken is well coated.
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In a large skillet add 2 tablespoons olive oil cook on medium heat setting.
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Add seasoned chicken, stirring until chicken is fully cooked. Remove from heat when done. Blot excess oil if needed.
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While chicken is cooking, wash grapes, apple and celery. Blot excess water from items.
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On a small cutting board, dice apples and celery add to a mixing bowl. Slice grapes add to mixing bowl.
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Add mayonnaise, cayenne, cracked black pepper, celery salt, candied walnuts or pecans, and dried cranberries. Add cooked chicken and rice vinegar. Stir until well blended.
