Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad
This cranberry pecan chicken salad is a quick and easy, delicious and super flavorful chicken salad made with shredded chicken, fresh cranberries, and chopped pecans. A taste of the holidays in every bite.
Servings: 8 Servings
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts, boneless skinless
- 1 ½ cups mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fresh cranberries, coarsely chopped
- 1 small red onions, diced (about 1 cup)
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 8 ounce can chopped water chestnuts
Instructions
- In a medium pot filled with water, over medium heat, boil chicken until it is no longer pink. Remove chicken and place on a cutting board to cool a bit.
- In a large bowl, add mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, pepper, and salt. Stir to combine.
- Shred chicken and add to mayo mixture. Stir.
- Add cranberries, red onions, chopped pecans, and water chestnuts. Stir to combine.
- Cover and place in the fridge to chill.
- Serve on croissants or with your favorite crackers.
Video
Cranberry pecan chicken salad is full of flavor and texture, making every bite a delicious one. Tender, shredded chicken, a creamy, tangy mayo sauce, onions, cranberries, pecans, and water chestnuts create a creamy, crunchy, meaty chicken salad that makes the perfect lunch, dinner, or party food.
Notes
- Shred your chicken as soon as you can safely handle it. Hot meat shreds much more easily and evenly than cool meat.
- Shredding claws or a hand mixer make shredding the chicken quick and easy.
- It's important to combine the ingredients in the order listed to ensure everything is thoroughly mixed.