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

Fancy Nancy Chicken Salad

This chicken salad chick fancy nancy recipe combines tender chicken, sweet grapes, crunchy pecans, and a creamy dressing for a restaurant-style flavor at home.
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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 cup Red grapes, halved
  • 1/2 cup Pecans, chopped
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp Salt

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.
  2. Dice the cooled chicken into bite-size pieces and place in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, honey, black pepper, and salt in a small bowl until smooth.
  4. Add the dressing, grapes, and pecans to the chicken and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
  5. Chill for at least 15 minutes before serving on croissants, in bowls, or with crackers.