Delicious Dill Chicken Salad
Salty, creamy, full of delicious flavor and easy to make. This Delicious Dill Chicken Salad is the perfect make ahead meal for your next shower, brunch, or lunch at the beach.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (I use Bell & Evans Organic Air Chilled)
- 1 C Dales or Moore's Marinade
- 1 tbsp freshly chopped dill
- 1/2 tsp cajun seasoning (I like Louisiana Brand)
- 1/4 C red grapes halved or quartered depending on size
- 2 tbsp chopped pecans
- 1/2 C mayonnaise (you can add more mayonnaise depending on preference)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan place chicken breasts and pour over 1 C of the marinade. Then fill the saucepan with water until the chicken is covered by one inch. Place this on the stovetop and bring to a boil. Turn down to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes. Pull the chicken out of the liquid and set aside on a plate to cool a bit. While the chicken is simmering heat an oven to 350 degrees. Place pecans on a cookie sheet and toast in the oven for about 5 minutes. Once chicken has cooled a little bit place it in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a metal blade. Put the lid on a pulse the chicken about 8-10 times until finely chopped. Add in the dill and cajun seasoning. Pulse one to two more times. Then add in the Mayonnaise and mix in processor on low until combined. Put the chicken mixture into a bowl and add in the grapes and nuts. Use a spatula to mix well. Cover and chill. Serve chilled with crackers or as sandwiches.