Creamy Ensalada de Pollo: My Family's All

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs (680g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 4 cups (950ml) water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns (optional)
• 1 bay leaf (optional)
• 1/2 cup (approx. 100g) mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup (60g) plain Greek yogurt (optional)
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1/4 teaspoon celery salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 1/2 cup (approx. 75g) celery, finely diced
• 1/4 cup (approx. 35g) red onion, finely diced
• 1/4 cup (approx. 35g) fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup (approx. 35g) dried cranberries (optional)
• 1/4 cup (approx. 40g) toasted slivered almonds (optional)
• Bread (optional)
• Lettuce leaves (optional)
• Crackers (optional)