Best Chicken Salad Recipe: Classic Comfort, Elevated!

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs (680g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 4 cups (950ml) chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) salt
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) black pepper
• 1/2 cup (120ml) mayonnaise (full-fat recommended)
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) chopped fresh tarragon (or dried, 1/2 tsp)
• 1/4 teaspoon (1.25ml) celery seed
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup (approx. 2 medium stalks) celery, finely diced
• 1/2 cup (60g) red onion, finely diced
• 1/2 cup (50g) toasted pecans or walnuts, roughly chopped (optional)