TARRAGON-THYME CHICKEN SALAD W/C. GINGER, PECANS, & CRAISINS
A throw together salad when I didn't know what to do with 3 cooked bone-in tarragon, thyme chicken breasts -- I had no celery or green onion, so I improvised using celery seed and onion powder. Would probably taste even better with chopped celery and some green onion! :) If you dislike mayo, try it with half sour cream and half mayo -- you might like it!
Provided by KerfuffleUponWincle
Categories Poultry
Time 1h40m
Yield 6 1/2-7 cups, 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Roasting the chicken breasts:.
- In a 13 x 9 Pyrex dish, place raw bone-in chicken breasts ~ Sprinkle with salt, then generously with tarragon and thyme.
- Cover with foil and roast 1 1/2 - 1 3/4 hours at 325 degrees, til done.
- Cool breasts completely, then de-bone and chop to make about 4 1/2 cups.
- Salad:.
- In a microwave bowl, mix minced candied ginger, dried cranberries, and apple juice. Microwave for 1 1/2 minutes till bubbly hot ~ do not drain!
- Pour fruit mixture over chopped chicken.
- Toast 1 cup pecan halves in an iron skillet, then chop ~ add to chicken/fruit mixture.
- Add celery seed, optional chopped celery, optional chopped green onion, onion powder, and mayonnaise (or sour cream/mayo combination).
- Mix well.
- Chill overnight.
- Serves 10-12.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.9, Fat 22, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 101.7, Sodium 101.2, Carbohydrate 7.8, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 5.5, Protein 34.1
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Pk Polok
p@gmail.comI'll definitely be making this chicken salad again. It's a great recipe for a quick and easy lunch or dinner.
fonyam ezekiel
fonyame@yahoo.comI wasn't sure about the combination of ingredients, but I was pleasantly surprised. This chicken salad is really tasty.
adisu mebrat 21
2@gmail.comThis chicken salad is a bit different, but it's really good. The flavors are unique and refreshing.
ROBERT CHINA uganda
u@yahoo.comI highly recommend this recipe. It's easy to make and absolutely delicious.
Mohamed Kipingu
mkipingu51@hotmail.frThis chicken salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also great for picnics and potlucks.
Koos Kruger
koos_kruger@aol.comI'm not usually a fan of chicken salad, but this recipe is amazing.
Mthobeki Ntuli
mthobekin13@gmail.comThis is the best chicken salad I've ever had.
Francis Data
d.f@aol.comThis chicken salad is a new favorite.
Promise Anthony
pa46@hotmail.comI'll definitely be making this again.
Rediet Mulugeta
m_rediet@gmail.comEasy to make and very tasty.
Dwayne Alexander
alexander@gmail.comDelicious!
jake casarez
c-jake66@yahoo.comThis was a great recipe! The chicken salad was flavorful and moist, and the pecans and craisins added a nice crunch and sweetness. I served it on croissants, and it was a perfect lunch.
ronii creations
c.r@gmail.comI'm not usually a fan of chicken salad, but this recipe changed my mind. The combination of flavors is amazing, and the salad is very refreshing. I will definitely be making this again.
NAKALYANGO MERCY
nm76@hotmail.co.ukThis chicken salad was easy to make and very tasty. I used a rotisserie chicken, and it was perfect. The dressing was light and flavorful, and the pecans and craisins added a nice crunch and sweetness. I served it on croissants, and it was a hit.
Karthik jana
jana-karthik@yahoo.comI was a bit skeptical about the combination of tarragon and thyme, but it turned out to be really good. The flavors all worked well together, and the salad was very refreshing. I'll definitely be making this again.
Ismot Jahan
ismot.jahan@aol.comThis was a delicious and refreshing chicken salad. The herbs and spices gave it a wonderful flavor, and the pecans and craisins added a nice crunch and sweetness. I served it on croissants, and it was a perfect summer lunch.
ZAHEER MUGHAL
zaheer@gmail.comI've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and the flavors are incredible. I love the crunch of the pecans and the sweetness of the craisins. This is definitely one of my favorite chicken salad recipes.
mapakiso pitso
mpitso30@gmail.comThis chicken salad recipe is a keeper! The combination of tarragon, thyme, ginger, pecans, and craisins is amazing. I used leftover rotisserie chicken, and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.