My Go-To Easy Chicken Salad Recipe (Ready in 30!)

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs (680g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 6 cups (1.4 liters) water or chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon salt (for poaching)
• ½ teaspoon black peppercorns (optional, for poaching flavor)
• 1 bay leaf (optional, for poaching flavor)
• ½ cup (115g) mayonnaise (full-fat or light)
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) celery, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) red onion, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• ½ teaspoon salt (for dressing)
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ cup (30g) chopped fresh parsley (optional)
• ¼ cup (30g) halved grapes (optional)