Apple Cranberry Chicken Salad
Apple cranberry chicken salad makes a delicious sandwich and it is filled with tons of flavor!
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 327kcal
Ingredients
- 2 - 3 lbs. boneless skinless chicken thighs // .9 - 1.3 kilograms
- 1 tablespoon granulated onion
- 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 stalks celery diced
- 3 scallions green onions, diced
- 1 small apple diced
- 1/3 cup cranberries dried, sweetened (craisins) // 80ml
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds toasted // 60ml *see notes
- 1/4 cup pecans toasted and chopped // 60ml *see notes
- 1 bunch parsley washed, dried and chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
- 2/3 cup mayonnaise // 160ml
- 1/3 cup sour cream //80ml
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh (optional)
Instructions
- Sprinkle 2 - 3 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken thighs with the granulated garlic and onion, 1 teaspoon salt and half teaspoon of pepper.
- Cook on low in a slow cooker for 6 hours, or on high for 3 hours.
- Remove chicken from crock pot, cool slightly and shred. Set aside.
- Mix mayo and sour cream together. Add lemon juice, if using.
- Add all remaining ingredients and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add more mayo, if needed.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5 - 7 days.
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Notes
To toast almonds and pecans: Place nut on a baking sheet in a preheated oven (350°F/180°C) for 5 - 7 minutes, or until starting to lightly brown and they small fragrant.
I make extra chicken in the crock pot for other uses. I figure if I'm making chicken anyway, I'm going to cook a little more than I need. If you find you have more chicken than you need, freeze the rest for another batch of chicken salad when you don't have time to make the chicken. Or, you can add it to soups, casseroles, etc.
If you are really in a pinch, buy a rotisserie chicken. We've all been there.
Sometimes, I add a spoonful of whole grain or Dijon mustard to this chicken salad. It adds a nice tangy bite.
Sometimes, I add a spoonful of whole grain or Dijon mustard to this chicken salad. It adds a nice tangy bite.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 327kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 56g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 22g | Cholesterol: 285mg | Sodium: 622mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g