Best Chicken Salad Recipe Homemade My Creamy - My Recipe Critic

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs (680g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) salt
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) black pepper
• 1 bay leaf (optional)
• Water or chicken broth to cover
• 1/2 cup (120ml) mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) honey or maple syrup
• 1/4 teaspoon (1.25ml) celery seed
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup (115g) celery, finely diced
• 1/2 cup (75g) red onion, finely diced
• 1/2 cup (75g) grapes, halved or quartered
• 1/4 cup (30g) toasted pecans or walnuts, chopped (optional)
• 1/4 cup (5g) fresh parsley, chopped