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Kittencal's Chicken Salad

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 :)

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 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.

Ingredients

chicken breasts, celery, green onions, dried cranberries, red seedless grapes, fresh ground black pepper, salad dressing, coleslaw dressing, seasoning salt, paprika, garlic powder