Classic Chicken Salad

Ingredients

• 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup red grapes (quartered)
• 2 celery ribs (diced)
• 3 green onions (green and white parts) (sliced)
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• ½ cup sliced raw almonds
• 2 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped tarragon
• 1 lemon (juiced (about 3 tablespoons))
• kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

Steps

1. Put the chicken in a wide pan, cover with cold salted water by about an inch, and bring to a gentle simmer.
2. Turn the heat to low, cover, and cook until the chicken is done in the middle. Let it cool.
3. Dice the chicken and put it in a big bowl.
4. Add the grapes, celery, green onion, mayo, mustard, almonds, herbs, and lemon juice. Season and chill.