⏳ Yield & Time

Yield: 4 servings

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

🍽 Ingredients

• 1 Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon Maple syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1/4 cup Pecans
• 1/4 cup Dried cranberries
• 4-6 Lettuce leaves

📖 Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). This is crucial for perfectly cooked chicken!
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, salt, and pepper. Make sure everything is well combined—a smooth mixture is key!
3. In a small skillet, toast your pecans over medium heat for about 5 minutes, or until fragrant and lightly browned. Keep a close eye on them—they burn quickly!
4. Meanwhile, cook the chicken breasts. You can bake them, grill them, or even pan-fry them—whichever you prefer! Just make sure they're fully cooked and shredded or chopped into bite-sized pieces.
5. Once the chicken is cooled, add it to the bowl with the mayonnaise mixture. Gently fold in the cooked chicken, ensuring it's evenly coated in the creamy dressing.
6. Stir in the dried cranberries and toasted pecans. Give everything a good mix so that those delicious cranberries and pecans are distributed throughout the salad!
7. To assemble, simply spoon the chicken salad into fresh lettuce cups. You can add a sprinkle of extra pecans or a few extra cranberries on top for an extra touch of festiveness. Or a little salt and pepper... depends on your mood!
8. Serve immediately and enjoy! This salad tastes best fresh, but leftovers are still pretty darn tasty..

📝 Notes

• Make sure your chicken is fully cooked before shredding it. No one likes undercooked chicken.
• If you don't have maple syrup, honey will work just as well, but maybe a little less!
• You can toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes or until fragrant and lightly browned.
• Feel free to add any other ingredients you like. Fresh herbs would go great here too!