Chicken Salad Heaven Recipe

Name: Chicken Salad Heaven
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs boneless chicken breasts; 1 cup celery, cut diagonally; 1/2 cup red onion, small dice; 8 ounces raisins, any variety; 8 ounces cashews or 8 ounces other nuts; 1 g saffron thread; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 1 cup chicken stock; salt & fresh ground pepper; 1/2 lb pasta, cooked al dente' (I use bow ties); 1 large red bell peppers or 1 large green bell pepper, fine julienne; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (or about 1 tsp dried leaves) or 1 tablespoon mint (or about 1 tsp dried leaves); 1 1/2 cups Hellmann's mayonnaise (or to your specifications); chopped chives (to garnish) or green onion (to garnish)

Servings: persons

3 lbs boneless chicken breasts
1 cup celery, cut diagonally
1/2 cup red onion, small dice
8 ounces raisins, any variety
8 ounces cashews or 8 ounces other nuts
1 g saffron thread
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 cup chicken stock
salt & fresh ground pepper
1/2 lb pasta, cooked al dente' (I use bow ties)
1 large red bell peppers or 1 large green bell pepper, fine julienne
1 tablespoon fresh thyme (or about 1 tsp dried leaves) or 1 tablespoon mint (or about 1 tsp dried leaves)
1 1/2 cups Hellmann's mayonnaise (or to your specifications)
chopped chives (to garnish) or green onion (to garnish)

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["Pound the chicken breasts so that they are of an even thickness (1/2 "") and then grill over a hot flame, marking well, but being careful not to overcook. Refrigerate to cool. When the chicken is cool, cut into 1/2"" cubes.", "Combine chicken stock, olive oil, and vinegar. The amount of saffron that you will need will vary greatly with the purity and freshness. With this method, having too weak a mixture will be more of a problem than too strong a mixture. Chop the saffron threads very finely. Add the saffron to the stock mixture and simmer until reduced to about 1/4 cup in volume, and then cool. Mix this liquid into the mayonnaise. The color should be a fairly bright, but not a totally alarming yellow (more than a legal pad, but less than a taxi). If the color and flavor seem too strong, just add more mayonnaise.", "Gently mix the diced chicken, raisins, celery, onion, bell pepper, and thyme or mint in a large bowl.", "Fold the saffron mayonnaise into the salad, whatever amount looks good to you. Add salt and pepper to taste. It's best if you can let the flavors meld overnight The nuts are best added about 1 hours before serving so that they don't become too soggy."]

1550

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

134

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs boneless chicken breasts, 1 cup celery, cut diagonally, 1/2 cup red onion, small dice, 8 ounces raisins, any variety, and more.

Yes, Chicken Salad Heaven falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken Salad Heaven

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Variations & substitutions

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