Best Chicken Salad Recipe: A Proper British Twist!

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs (680g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 4 cups (950ml) chicken broth (or water)
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup (115g) mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1/4 cup (15g) finely chopped fresh chives
• 2 tablespoons (10g) finely chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup (30g) finely diced red onion
• 1/2 cup (70g) chopped celery
• 1/2 cup (55g) halved red grapes
• 1/4 cup (40g) toasted slivered almonds
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste