KITTENCAL'S CHICKEN SALAD

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This is wonderful either scooped on a bed of lettuce, stuffed in between a pita or slices of whole wheat bread --- plan ahead the mixture needs to chill for 4 hours before serving, don't even bother tasting before that time, the grapes or chopped apple must be added in just before serving --- note see bottom of recipe for poaching chicken breasts, I also sometimes like to add in 1/2 teaspoon curry powder, but that is only optional, recipe may be doubled :)

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Time 2h

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 large chicken breasts, cooked and finely chopped (or use 4 small breasts preferably poached)
1 stalk celery, finely diced
2 green onions, chopped
3/4-1 cup dried cranberries (you may chop in half or leave whole) or 3/4-1 cup raisins (you may chop in half or leave whole)
1/2 cup red seedless grapes, halved (measure 1/2 cup halved or use 1 small apple, chopped)
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste)
3/4 cup salad dressing (use Miracle Whip salad dressing)
2 tablespoons coleslaw dressing (Kraft coleslaw dressing works well)
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika (can use up to 3/4 teaspoon)
1/4-1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

In a medium bowl toss together chicken with celery, onions and cranberries.
In another bowl mix all dressing ingredients until well blended; add to the chicken mixture and toss to combine.
Cover and chill for a minumum of 4-24 hours.
Just before serving mix in grape halves then season with black pepper.
POACHING CHICKEN-------.
Place the chicken breasts in a saucepan.
Cover with water and 1/2 teaspoon salt (and 1 bay leaf optional) bring to a simmer.
Lightly simmer over low heat for about 15 minutes.
Remove from heat and let sit in the water for about 10 minutes.
Cool and chop.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389.1, Fat 19.9, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 129.3, Sodium 577.7, Carbohydrate 19, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 11.3, Protein 33.6

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