Homemade Chicken Salad Chick Fancy Nancy
A quick and flavorful Chicken Salad Chick Fancy Nancy Recipe made with tender chicken, grapes, apples, celery, and pecans in a creamy dressing. This easy copycat chicken salad is perfect for lunches, meal prep, or light dinners.
- Prep time
- 20 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced
- 1/2 cup seedless red grapes, halved
- 1/4 cup diced celery
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup diced apples (such as Granny Smith)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- 1
Cook The Chicken: Begin by cooking the chicken breasts. You can boil, bake, or grill them according to your preference. Make sure the chicken achieves an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and is thoroughly cooked. Let it cool before dicing
- 2
Combine Chicken And Vegetables: In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced chicken, halved grapes, diced celery, chopped pecans, and diced apples. To make sure the components are distributed evenly, thoroughly mix
- 3
Make The Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Stir until the dressing is smooth and well combined
- 4
Mix Everything Together: Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture. Gently stir until all the ingredients are coated with the dressing. If necessary, adjust the seasoning by adding more salt and pepper
- 5
Chill And Serve: For the best flavor, cover the salad and refrigerate it for at least an hour before serving. This allows the flavors to meld together beautifully. Serve the Chicken Salad Chick Fancy Nancy on a bed of lettuce, with crackers, or in a sandwich.