Joy’s Honey Pecan Chicken Salad
A delightful chicken salad that combines shredded chicken, honey, and pecans for a unique sweet and savory experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 4 cups shredded chicken breast
- 1½ cups mayonnaise (or a mix of ¾ cup mayonnaise and ¾ cup Greek yogurt)
- ⅓ cup honey
- 1 cup craisins
- 1 cup roasted pecans (halved or chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for roasting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Slice the chicken breasts in half lengthwise for quicker cooking.
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken, seasoning both sides with salt and pepper.
- Bake on a cookie sheet or in a 9×13 inch dish for 15-20 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 160°F and no pink remains.
- Shred the chicken using a Kitchen Aid Mixer for a quick and effortless process.
- Leave your oven on to roast the pecans.
- Spread the pecans on a cookie sheet and roast in the oven for about 5-7 minutes, checking frequently to avoid burning.
- Once the pecans are fragrant and lightly toasted, remove them from the oven.
- In a separate mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise (or mayo-Greek yogurt mixture) with honey, adding a pinch of salt and pepper until well mixed.
- In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken, dressing, craisins, and roasted pecans until everything is evenly coated and incorporated.
Notes
Experiment with different dried fruits or nuts based on your preference. Serve on fresh greens for a beautiful presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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