Ingredients:

  • 1 lb rotisserie chicken, shredded or cubed
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 cup red grapes, halved
  • 2 stalks celery, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, minced
  • 1/4 cup toasted pecans, chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill or parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the protein. Remove the skin and bones from your 1 lb rotisserie chicken. Cube the meat into 1/2 inch pieces or shred it by hand if you prefer a fluffier texture. Allow the meat to come to room temperature. Note: This prevents the dressing from thinning out due to temperature shock.
  2. Whisk the base. In your large mixing bowl, combine the 1/3 cup mayonnaise, 1/3 cup Greek yogurt, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp Dijon, and 1/2 tsp garlic powder. Whisk vigorously until a smooth, stabilized emulsion is formed.
  3. Prep the aromatics. Halve your 1 cup of red grapes and finely dice the 2 stalks of celery and 1/4 cup of red onion. Ensure the pieces are uniform so you get a bit of everything in each bite.
  4. Fold the ingredients. Add the chicken, celery, onion, grapes, and 1/4 cup toasted pecans into the bowl with the dressing.
  5. Incorporate gently. Using your silicone spatula, fold the ingredients together. Work from the bottom up until every piece is glossed in dressing.
  6. Add the herbs. Sprinkle in the 2 tbsp of chopped fresh dill or parsley. Note: Adding herbs at the end keeps them from bruising and turning brown.
  7. Season the mix. Add the 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper. Taste a small piece of chicken to see if the salt levels are where you want them.
  8. The final chill. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Wait until the flavors are fully married before serving on your favorite bread or greens.