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Fancy Nancy chicken salad in a white bowl with grapes and pecans

Fancy Nancy Chicken Salad

Make a Chicken Salad Chick Fancy Nancy recipe with creamy chicken, sweet grapes, crunchy pecans, and a tangy-sweet dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 450 g Chicken breast
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp Sour cream
  • 1 tbsp Honey
  • 1 tsp Apple cider vinegar
  • 1 cup Red grapes, halved
  • 1/2 cup Pecans, chopped
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper

Method
 

  1. Poach the chicken breast in simmering water for 18 to 20 minutes until it reaches 165°F / 74°C at the thickest part, then let it cool completely and dice into bite-size pieces.
  2. Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, honey, apple cider vinegar, and black pepper in a large bowl until smooth and creamy.
  3. Add the diced chicken, halved grapes, and chopped pecans to the dressing and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors blend.
  5. Serve chilled on croissants, over greens, or in a bowl.