PECAN - GRAPE CHICKEN SALAD 
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast, grilled or broiled
1 can chicken broth
1 chicken bouillon cube
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh parsley, minced
1 1/2 c. sour cream
1 1/2 c. mayonnaise
2 stalks celery, diced
1 lb. seedless green grapes
1 1/2 c. pecan halves
1 c. chopped dill
3/4 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. black pepper
2 bunches salad greens
Dill sprigs, optional garnish

Cube or shred the chicken (leftover chicken may also be used). In a large bowl mix sour cream, mayonnaise, diced celery. Stir in chicken, celery, grapes, pecans, dill, salt and pepper, to taste.

Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to blend flavors.

Serve chicken salad on a bed of greens; garnish with dill sprigs. Serve with fresh fruit and/or croissants.

Cooks Note: For extra texture and nutrition, sprinkle with roasted sunflower seeds, toasted sesame seeds or fresh alfalfa sprouts just before serving.

recipe reviews
Pecan - Grape Chicken Salad
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 Sarah (Wyoming) says:
Did those who liked this recipe actually put 1 1/2 cup sour cream and 1 1/2 cup mayonnaise as recipe states? I thought the amounts were too large. Comparing to other recipes, I decided 1/2 cup of both. Maybe it will taste better tomorrow but my husband and I both thought the sour cream overwhelmed everything. If I ever make it again, I think I will live the sour cream out.
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 Joesph (Florida) says:
I use tarragon instead of dill and serve on toasted croissants. I also do not use the sour cream, it does not need it.
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 Cheri Reeves (California) says:
The chicken is listed as grilled or broiled, not poached or boiled. I have made a similar recipe which never included boullion or broth, and it tasted wonderful. This is my FAVORITE chicken salad recipe, although I do leave out the celery and dill as they seem to make the flavor a bit too tart for my taste.
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 HealthNutFoodie (North Carolina) says:
This was great. I made it as written but I just had to add a dash of curry for extra zip. much better the next day. i waited to add in the pecans after plated. i will make this again soon . Very filling.
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 Patti Launders (United States) says:
I think the chicken should be poached in the liquid. It would make the salad too sloppy to put in the salad. The best way to poach chicken is to put it in cold liquid, bring it to a boil, cover the pan and remove it from the fire, and let it just sit for 30 minutes. It stays moist cooked this way.
 #37995
 Rita (Tennessee) says:
Hey Terry, make this with the listed ingredients, just all mixed together, and let me know how it turns out, please! ;)
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 Rusty (Missouri) says:
I agree with melissa, broth, parsley and garlic go in the boil. Rest of the ingredients sounds great.
 #35795
 Melissa (California) says:
I bet that the broth,bouillon, parsley and garlic go in the water to boil or poach the chicken....
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 Terry (Manitoba) says:
they are in the ingredients list - means you add them because they are part of the recipe!
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 Jane Luplow (Michigan) says:
Can anyone tell me where the chicken broth & bouillon go in this recipe. They are listed in the ingredients, but not in the directions. Also, the ingred. include garlic cloves that are not mentioned in the direcions.

 

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