Copycat Chicken Salad Chick Cranberry Kelli
A comforting chicken salad filled with tender chicken, sweet cranberries, and crunchy almonds, perfect for quick meals or gatherings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken tenderloins or chicken breast (You can also use rotisserie chicken.)
- 8 cups chicken broth or stock
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise Use quality mayonnaise for creaminess.
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt Optional
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper Optional
- 1/8 teaspoon celery seed
- 1/4 cup diced celery Fresh is best
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds Can substitute with chopped walnuts
Instructions
Preparation
- Pour the chicken broth into a large pot and set it over medium-high heat. Add the chicken tenderloins and cook for about 10 minutes, or until the chicken reaches 165°F.
- Transfer the cooked chicken to a food processor and pulse gently until shredded.
- In a large bowl, whisk together mayo, garlic powder, celery seed, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Stir in diced celery, cranberries, and slivered almonds.
- Combine the shredded chicken with the mayonnaise mixture until everything is well mixed.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
Notes
Best served fresh but can chill to develop flavors. Store in an airtight container for up to three days. Consider adding grapes or apples for variations.