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Tarragon-Thyme Chicken Salad W/C. Ginger, Pecans, & Craisins Recipe

Tarragon-Thyme Chicken Salad W/C. Ginger, Pecans, & Craisins Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

3 1/2 lbs bone-in chicken breasts
salt
dried tarragon
powdered thyme
1/2 cup minced candied ginger
1/2 cup craisins ( dried cranberries)
1/2 cup apple juice
1 cup pecan halves, toasted , then chopped
1 tsp celery seed
1/4 cup chopped celery (optional)
1/4-1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 cup chopped green onion (optional)
3/4-1 cup mayonnaise (depends on how much chicken!, can substitute half sour cream for half the mayo!)

Directions:

Roasting the chicken breasts:.
In a 13 x 9 Pyrex dish, place raw bone-in chicken breasts ~ Sprinkle with salt, then generously with tarragon and thyme.
Cover with foil and roast 1 1/2 - 1 3/4 hours at 325 degrees, til done.
Cool breasts completely, then de-bone and chop to make about 4 1/2 cups.
Salad:.
In a microwave bowl, mix minced candied ginger, dried cranberries, and apple juice. Microwave for 1 1/2 minutes till bubbly hot ~ do not drain!
Pour fruit mixture over chopped chicken.
Toast 1 cup pecan halves in an iron skillet, then chop ~ add to chicken/fruit mixture.
Add celery seed, optional chopped celery, optional chopped green onion, onion powder, and mayonnaise (or sour cream/mayo combination).
Mix well.
Chill overnight.
Serves 10-12.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	2032.65 Kcal (8510 kJ)
Calories from fat	1295.89 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	143.99g	222%
Cholesterol	183.02mg	61%
Sodium	2443.67mg	102%
Potassium	1186.27mg	25%
Total Carbs	126.99g	42%
Sugars	41.07g	164%
Dietary Fiber	12g	48%
Protein	66.14g	132%
Vitamin C	17.6mg	29%
Iron	6.3mg	35%
Calcium	141.9mg	14%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	335.21 Kcal (1403 kJ)
Calories from fat	213.71 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	23.75g	222%
Cholesterol	30.18mg	61%
Sodium	402.99mg	102%
Potassium	195.63mg	25%
Total Carbs	20.94g	42%
Sugars	6.77g	164%
Dietary Fiber	1.98g	48%
Protein	10.91g	132%
Vitamin C	2.9mg	29%
Iron	1mg	35%
Calcium	23.4mg	14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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