Ingredients:
- 1.5 lbs (680g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups (950ml) chicken broth, low sodium
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme (5ml)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (2.5ml)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (1.25ml)
- 1 cup (150g) red grapes, halved
- 1 cup (100g) celery, finely diced
- 1/2 cup (75g) red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup (25g) fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 cup (240ml) mayonnaise, good quality
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) lemon juice, fresh
- 1 teaspoon sugar (5ml)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Place chicken breasts in the pot with broth, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cover. Poach until cooked through (internal temp of 165°F/74°C). Let cool.
- Once cooled, shred the chicken with two forks or dice it into bite-sized pieces.
- While the chicken cools, chop the grapes, celery, red onion, and parsley.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, sugar, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, grapes, celery, red onion, and parsley.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently stir to coat.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Before serving, taste and adjust seasoning (salt, pepper, lemon juice) as needed.