Not Your Mama'S Chicken Salad Recipe

Name: Not Your Mama'S Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts; 2 -3 cups red seedless grapes, halved; 1 cup sliced almonds, toasted; fresh parsley, to taste; 3/4 cup mayonnaise (NOT Miracle Whip or any other salad dressing); CREAMY HERB DRESSING; 1 cup plain yogurt; 1 cup sour cream; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro; 1/2 teaspoon lemon & herb seasoning (I wandered the spice aisle in the grocery store, and there IS such a thing); 1 teaspoon honey (I did half and half) or 1 teaspoon sugar (I did half and half)

Servings: persons

4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 -3 cups red seedless grapes, halved
1 cup sliced almonds, toasted
fresh parsley, to taste
3/4 cup mayonnaise (NOT Miracle Whip or any other salad dressing)
CREAMY HERB DRESSING
1 cup plain yogurt
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon lemon & herb seasoning (I wandered the spice aisle in the grocery store, and there IS such a thing)
1 teaspoon honey (I did half and half) or 1 teaspoon sugar (I did half and half)

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FIRST: Prepare herb dressing.
2
Using a hand mixer, beat yogurt and sour cream together well.
3
Stir in remaining ingredients.
4
Thaw skinless/boneless breasts, if necessary.
5
Put them in a large, sealable container with 1/3 of the dressing and marinate in the fridge for a few hours.
6
Cook on hot grill, but be careful to not OVERCOOK, otherwise all you'll be able to taste is the charred chicken.
7
Cool and cut into bite sized pieces.
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Toss with grapes, almonds, parsley, mayo and remaining herb dressing (amount of dressing varies to your desired consistency).
9
Chill.
10
Serve alone or on bed of greens with nice, crusty bread and a tall glass of iced tea or lemonade.
11
YUMMY.

867

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* 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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, 2 -3 cups red seedless grapes, halved, 1 cup sliced almonds, toasted, fresh parsley, to taste, and more.

Yes, Not Your Mama'S Chicken Salad 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!

Not Your Mama'S Chicken Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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