Sonoma Chicken Salad Sandwich Recipe 445

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl toss together shredded chicken, celery, pecans, dried cranberries and Parmesan cheese, set aside. DRESSING: In a separate mixing bowl whisk together all ingredients until well blended. Pour dressing over chicken mixture and toss to evenly coat. Serve over sliced bread, croissants or rolls. Store in refrigerator.

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, vinegar, honey, poppy seeds,garlic powder,onion powder, salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to dress the salad. This can be prepared up to 2 days ahead.
• Preheat oven to 375°F Place the chicken breasts in one layer in a baking dish with 1/2 cup water. Cover with foil and bake 25 minutes until completely cooked through. Remove cooked chicken breasts from pan, cool at room temperature for 10 minutes, then cover and refrigerate.
• When the chicken is cold, dice into bite-size pieces or shred and transfer to a large bowl. Stir in pecans, Craisins, celery and dressing.

Steps:

• Mix first 4 ingredients together in a bowl.
• In a small bowl, mix the last ingredients together until smooth.
• Add to the first bowl.
• Chill for a least 2 hours.