TARRAGON-THYME CHICKEN SALAD W/C. GINGER, PECANS, & CRAISINS

Tarragon-Thyme Chicken Salad W/C. Ginger, Pecans, & Craisins image

A throw together salad when I didn't know what to do with 3 cooked bone-in tarragon, thyme chicken breasts -- I had no celery or green onion, so I improvised using celery seed and onion powder. Would probably taste even better with chopped celery and some green onion! :) If you dislike mayo, try it with half sour cream and half mayo -- you might like it!

Provided by KerfuffleUponWincle

Categories Poultry

Time 1h40m

Yield 6 1/2-7 cups, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

3 1/2 lbs bone-in chicken breasts (yields about 4 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken)
salt
dried tarragon
powdered thyme
1/2 cup minced candied ginger
1/2 cup craisins (dried cranberries)
1/2 cup apple juice
1 cup pecan halves, toasted, then chopped
1 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 cup chopped celery (optional)
1/4-1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 cup chopped green onion (optional)
3/4-1 cup mayonnaise (depends on how much chicken!, Can substitute half sour cream for half the mayo!)

Steps:

Roasting the chicken breasts:.
In a 13 x 9 Pyrex dish, place raw bone-in chicken breasts ~ Sprinkle with salt, then generously with tarragon and thyme.
Cover with foil and roast 1 1/2 - 1 3/4 hours at 325 degrees, til done.
Cool breasts completely, then de-bone and chop to make about 4 1/2 cups.
Salad:.
In a microwave bowl, mix minced candied ginger, dried cranberries, and apple juice. Microwave for 1 1/2 minutes till bubbly hot ~ do not drain!
Pour fruit mixture over chopped chicken.
Toast 1 cup pecan halves in an iron skillet, then chop ~ add to chicken/fruit mixture.
Add celery seed, optional chopped celery, optional chopped green onion, onion powder, and mayonnaise (or sour cream/mayo combination).
Mix well.
Chill overnight.
Serves 10-12.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.9, Fat 22, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 101.7, Sodium 101.2, Carbohydrate 7.8, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 5.5, Protein 34.1

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zakiwse abera

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This chicken salad is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes great. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit.

ATIF SHAH G7.

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I made this chicken salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the addition of the ginger and pecans. It gave the salad a unique and delicious flavor.

Carolay Fisher

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This chicken salad is amazing! I love the combination of flavors and textures. The tarragon and thyme give it a nice herby flavor, the ginger adds a bit of spice, the pecans add a nice crunch, and the craisins add a bit of sweetness. I will definitel

Naro Zamu

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I made this chicken salad for lunch today and it was so good! I love the combination of flavors and textures. The tarragon and thyme give it a nice herby flavor, the ginger adds a bit of spice, the pecans add a nice crunch, and the craisins add a bit

Chompa Chompa

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This chicken salad is delicious! I love the addition of the tarragon and thyme. It gives the salad a nice herby flavor. I also like the addition of the pecans and craisins. They add a nice crunch and sweetness to the salad.

Taimoor butt

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I'm not a huge fan of chicken salad, but this recipe changed my mind! The combination of flavors is perfect and the salad is so creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.

Guwani Senanayake

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This chicken salad is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes great. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit.

Futhi Mac

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I made this chicken salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the addition of the ginger and pecans. It gave the salad a unique and delicious flavor.