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Cranberry Chicken Salad recipe

Published November 16, 2020. Last Updated November 16, 2020 by Cheyanne

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This easy, creamy Cranberry Chicken Salad recipe is heavenly delicious and is guaranteed to get rave reviews from even the pickiest of eaters! This sweet and savory salad uses simple ingredients, is so easy to make and can be prepared in advance! It’s perfect for picnics, holiday potlucks, grab-and-go lunches and easy dinners!

This creamy chicken salad with cranberries is incredibly versatile! Keep it in the fridge for quick, protein-packed snacks and easy grab-and-go lunches! Or, stuff it in lettuce leaves, serve it on a buttery croissant or try it on apple slices for a light, delicious meal! Continue to read on for helpful tips on preparing perfect creamy cranberry chicken salad! And, don’t miss the in-depth step-by-step photos at the bottom of the post!

If you are searching for more cranberry recipes, check out these easy favorites: Cranberry Baked Chicken & Rice, Cranberry Relish, Baked Camembert with Cranberry Compote and Cranberry Margaritas

Overhead photo of Cranberry Chicken Salad garnished with sliced scallions and fresh thyme in a serving bowl with lemon wedges, a ramekin of dried cranberries and a jar of dressing next to the bowl.

Update: This post was originally published in November 2019. I’ve made updates to the post below to include more information about chicken salad with cranberries and walnuts. Plus, I’ve added step-by-step photos and a recipe video to show you exactly how easy this chicken salad is to make! 

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  • Creamy Cranberry Chicken Salad
  • What is in cranberry chicken salad?
    • Ingredients in chicken salad
    • What can you add to cranberry chicken salad?
      • Substitutions and Variations
    • Can I use chicken in a can?
  • Is cranberry chicken salad healthy?
    • Is this recipe high in protein?
    • Does this chicken salad meet my dietary requirements?
  • How to make cranberry chicken salad?
    • Tips for the best chicken salad:
  • Tips for serving chicken salad:
    • How to serve cranberry chicken salad?
      • 7 ways to serve this creamy salad:
    • What goes with chicken salad and salad sandwiches?
      • 12 Side dishes that complement chicken salad:
  • How much chicken salad for a crowd?
    • Chicken salad as a main
    • Chicken salad as a sandwich or wrap
  • Tips for making ahead and freezing chicken cranberry salad:
    • How long will cranberry chicken salad keep?
    • Can you freeze it?
      • Looking for more chicken recipes?
  • Cranberry Chicken Salad recipe
    • Equipment
    • Ingredients
      • For the Chicken (SEE NOTES)
      • For the Salad:
      • Optional for Serving: Sandwich bread, Rolls or Croissants; Bibb Lettuce, Thinly Sliced Apples
    • Instructions
    • Video
    • Notes
    • Nutrition
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Creamy Cranberry Chicken Salad

Say hello to your new favorite creamy chicken salad, my friends! This chicken salad is anything but boring or bland! It’s incredibly flavorful, yet super simple to prepare! And, while it makes a wonderful on-the-go, ready-to-eat lunch or a light delicious dinner, it’s also the perfect addition to any holiday celebration!

This creamy salad features tender chicken, chewy dried cranberries, salty toasted nuts, crunchy celery and delicate scallions. Tossed in a silky, creamy, slightly sweet mayonnaise and Greek yogurt based dressing, this chicken salad is robust in flavor and loaded with texture! It’s creamy, crunchy, savory, sweet, salty, slightly tart and 100% delicious! If you love chicken salad and have been searching for a new way to shake things up, look no further, because this light and creamy cranberry salad has got it going on!!

And, this festive salad is extremely easy to make and only requires 15 minutes of hands on preparation! Plus, it’s made with easy to find ingredients and totally customizable! Try it with fresh poached chicken, rotisserie chicken or leftover chicken! Throw in some apple for crunch or a little jalapeño for a touch of heat! However you make it, this salad is guaranteed to get rave reviews!!

What is in cranberry chicken salad?

This easy cranberry chicken salad recipe is creamy and bursting with delicious flavors! This recipe relies on a few simple, fresh ingredients and pantry staples to create a festive, beautiful chicken salad that’s irresistibly tasty!

Below are the ingredients I typically use. However, this recipe is extremely flexible! Be sure to scroll down and read about how to adapt this recipe to your specific taste!

Ingredients in chicken salad

  • Chicken: I prefer to poach my own chicken breasts. It’s incredibly easy to do and produces moist, tender chicken every single time! Plus, you can easily infuse the poaching liquid with aromatics for added flavor! I’ve included instructions for how to poach chicken in the recipe below. However, you can use rotisserie chicken or leftover cooked chicken if you like!!
  • Cranberries: 1 cup of dried cranberries provide the perfect amount of chewy texture and tart flavor!
  • Nuts: I typically use 3/4 cup of walnuts, but you can use your favorite nut (see below for ideas). I highly recommend toasting the nuts to enhance their flavor and crunch!
  • Celery: 2/3 cup of fresh celery adds a fresh, mild sweetness and delicious crunch!
  • Scallions: Thinly sliced scallions provide a hint of less-intense onion flavor.
  • Healthier Creamy Dressing: A pantry-friendly combination of mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, honey, fresh lemon juice, ground ginger and thyme creates the perfect creamy reduced-fat dressing!

What can you add to cranberry chicken salad?

Want to make a few additions to this salad? Fantastic! I encourage you to make this recipe your own! The sky is the limit – you can add a wide variety of ingredients to customize this salad to your specific taste! Get creative and add your favorite ingredients! Below are a few ideas to get you started.

Substitutions and Variations

  • Apple: Peel and dice an apple to add a fresh crunch! Try Fuji or Golden Delicious apples if you like things sweet or Granny Smith if you prefer a bit of tart flavor!
  • Jalapeño: Slice or finely dice a jalapeño for a touch of spicy flavor!
  • Raisins: Love dried fruit!? Add some raisins! Try brown raisins for a slightly sweet and fruity flavor or golden raisins for a stronger sweet and fruity flavor with a hint of tartness.
  • Red onion: Finely dice a red onion to add a bit of pungent onion flavor.
  • Bacon: Cook and crumble a few slices of bacon to give the salad a delicious savory, salty flavor!
  • Seasonings: Dried spices and seasonings are an easy and economical way to customize a recipe! Try adding allspice, cinnamon, or my personal favorite – poppy seeds!
  • Nuts: I tend to use walnuts in my cranberry chicken salad, but switch things up with almonds, pistachios, cashews or pecans!
  • Dressing: I like to use a combination of mayonnaise and Greek yogurt for a dressing that’s incredibly creamy with less calories. You can skip the Greek yogurt and use all mayonnaise! Or, try using sour cream instead of yogurt if you prefer a bit of tangy flavor! If you are looking to make this dressing even healthier, Avocado Oil Mayonnaise is a wonderful heart-healthy alternative!

Can I use chicken in a can?

You can use any type of cooked chicken to make cranberry walnut chicken salad! While fresh, poached chicken will yield the most flavorful, moist salad, you can use leftover cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken to make cranberry chicken salad! If using rotisserie chicken, make sure you remove the skin and either shred or roughly chop the chicken.

If you are in a pinch, you can absolutely use canned chicken to make homemade chicken salad. Make sure you purchase a high-quality brand of chicken and thoroughly drain the chicken before using it. Please note: Using fresh, leftover or rotisserie chicken will make the best chicken salad. Canned chicken works if you are in a bind or want a quick snack, however the overall texture and flavor of the chicken salad will be slightly subpar.

Overhead photo of a stoneware mixing bowl neatly filled with diced chicken, sliced scallions, toasted nuts, dried cranberries and diced celery - photo of step 3 of the recipe.

Is cranberry chicken salad healthy?

Is this recipe high in protein?

This easy cranberry chicken salad recipe is low in carbs, high in protein and packed with omega-3 rich walnuts! The exact amount of protein in chicken salad will depend upon the precise amount of ingredients and brands used. This chicken salad recipe contains approximately 19 grams of protein per serving.

Does this chicken salad meet my dietary requirements?

This cranberry walnut chicken salad recipe is totally flexible and it can easily be adapted to meet your dietary needs!

  • To make salad Whole 30: Make sure you use whole30-compliant mayo and no sugar added dried cranberries.
  • For Paleo chicken salad: Omit the Greek yogurt and substitute a paleo-friendly mayo. Also, make sure you also use no sugar added dried cranberries.
  • To make Keto-friendly chicken salad: Make sure you use zero sugar added dried cranberries.
  • For Gluten free chicken salad: Double check and make sure your Greek yogurt is free of any gluten-containing additives.

Overhead photo of all the ingredients needed to make sweet mayonnaise dressing for chicken salad neatly arranged in a small mixing bowl - photo of step 2 of the recipe.

How to make cranberry chicken salad?

Creamy cranberry chicken salad is easy to make and only requires 15 minutes of hands on preparation! This salad can easily be customized according to taste! If you are pinched for time, use rotisserie or canned chicken! If you have time and are looking to save a few dollars plus create the most tender chicken salad, I highly encourage you to poach your own chicken!

How to make chicken salad with cranberries: 

  1. Poach the chicken (optional):  Arrange the chicken in a single layer in a large saucepan. Add any of the optional aromatics on top. Season generously with salt and pepper. Add enough cold water to cover the chicken by about an inch. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 9-12 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked and and instant-read thermometer registers 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove chicken with a pair on tongs and transfer to a clean work surface to cool. Once cool, cut the chicken into ½’’ cubes.
  2. While the chicken is cooking, make the mayonnaise dressing:  in a medium-sized bowl, add the mayonnaise, yogurt, honey, lemon juice, ground ginger, thyme, 1 teaspoon of salt and a scant ½ teaspoon ground pepper. Whisk to thoroughly combine. Taste and adjust for seasoning with salt, pepper, lemon or honey.
  3. Prepare the chicken salad:  In a large bowl, add the cooled, cubed chicken, nuts, cranberries, celery and scallions. Toss to combine. Add enough dressing to coat. Gently stir to combine. Taste and add more mayonnaise dressing, salt and pepper if desired.
  4. Serve or store:  Enjoy the cranberry chicken salad immediately or store it in the refrigerator. (See below for tips on storing!)

Tips for the best chicken salad:

You can use any type of cooked chicken for this easy chicken salad with dried cranberries. I like to make my own so I can control the salt and seasoning, which is why I always poach it. I have included instructions on how to poach chicken in the notes section of the recipe below.

  1. Chicken: You can use any type of cooked chicken to make this chicken salad. Poaching your own chicken will produce an incredibly flavorful, moist chicken salad. However, I love using roast chicken as well! Or, you can leftover or rotisserie chicken instead! You need approximately 4 cups of cooked chicken. If using rotisserie chicken, make sure you remove and discard the skin, then chop the chicken meat into bite sized pieces. While you can use canned chicken, I recommend using leftover cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken instead to ensure the best texture and flavor.
  2. Nuts: Make sure you purchase toasted nuts or toast them yourself! Toasting nuts really enhances their flavor and texture, allowing this chicken salad to shine! To toast nuts: Place nuts in a small, dry skillet (do not add butter or oil). Place the skillet over medium heat and toast, stirring frequently, until nuts are golden and fragrant. Make sure you stir frequently and watch carefully as the nuts can go from toasted to burned very quickly!
  3. Mayonnaise: Full fat mayonnaise will yield the best tasting chicken salad. Lower fat mayonnaise is thinner and will result in a more watery chicken salad. If you are looking for a healthier option, try using Avocado Oil Mayonnaise!

How to make creamy chicken salad with dried cranberries step by step photos:

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Tips for serving chicken salad:

How to serve cranberry chicken salad?

Chicken salad is incredibly versatile and one of my favorite refrigerator staples! It’s perfect for grab-and-go lunches, protein-packed snacks and quick dinners!

7 ways to serve this creamy salad:

  • Apple Slices Snack: Add a small scoop of salad to the top of apple slices for an easy, healthy snack!
  • Crudité: Serve chicken cranberry salad as a dip with crackers, celery and mini sweet peppers!
  • Entree: Serve creamy chicken salad plain for a light, protein-rich meal.
  • Salad: Scoop chicken salad over a bed of lettuce and top with croutons for a bit of crunch.
  • Lettuce Wraps: Tuck creamy salad inside lettuce cups for a low carb lunch or snack.
  • Sweet Potato Appetizer: Place a small scoop of chicken salad on top of roasted sweet potato rounds and top with a slice of crispy prosciutto for an easy, yet elegant appetizer.
  • Sandwich – Use chicken salad as a filling for sandwiches. You can use white bread, hearty wheat bread, pita bread or a croissants!

What goes with chicken salad and salad sandwiches?

This cranberry chicken salad recipe is hearty, delicious and works as a stand alone meal. However, sometimes you just want more than plain chicken salad or a simple chicken salad sandwich! Luckily chicken salad plays well with others and pairs great with a wide variety of side dishes! Below are some of the best ways to serve chicken salad (sandwiches).

12 Side dishes that complement chicken salad:

  • Fresh Fruit: Sweet fresh fruit balances out the creaminess in this salad beautifully! Use whatever fresh fruit you love – anything from grapes and strawberries to watermelon and cantaloupe works well!
  • Fresh Bread: Chicken salad and bread go together like peanut butter and jelly! Try serving this salad with fresh rolls, a baguette, artisan bread or croissants!
  • Crudités (vegetable platter): Crunchy fresh vegetables are a great way to lighten things up and add a bit of crunch!
  • Green Salad: A light and simple green salad is a great way to brighten up creamy, rich chicken salad!
  • Coleslaw: Crisp coleslaw is another great side dish that will liven up any salad or sandwich!
  • Soup: A big, warming bowl of soup alongside a chicken cranberry salad makes a perfect combination! Try creamy sweet potato soup or cheddar apple soup for a deliciously flavorful pairing!
  • Pickles: Creamy salad and pickles are a simple, yet delicious combination! Delis serve this combination for a good reason – crisp, tangy pickles and rich salad are an amazing pairing!
  • Vegetables: Steam or roast your favorite seasonal vegetables for an easy, healthy side!
  • Chips: Chicken salad and chips are a classic combination for a very good reason!
  • French Fries: Warm, salty french fries are my personal favorite side dish for chicken salad. Bonus points – sweet potato fries pair especially well with the flavors in this healthy chicken salad with cranberries and walnuts!
  • Pasta Salad: Because one creamy, rich dish is never enough!
  • Rice: While not an obvious choice, wild rice or brown rice is an easy way to elevate chicken salad and keep things healthy at the same time!

Angled photo of creamy mayonnaise dressing being poured over cranberry chicken salad - photo of the second part of step 3 of the recipe.

How much chicken salad for a crowd?

This cranberry chicken salad recipe is the perfect dish to serve a crowd, especially around the holidays! This creamy salad will be a favorite among guests, so make sure you have enough to go around!

The exact amount of chicken salad needed per person will depend upon on how you are serving it. Below is an easy guideline to help you determine how much chicken salad per person you will need to feed a crowd.

Chicken salad as a main

If you are serving chicken salad plain as a main dish, you can figure that each person will eat 8-10 ounces of chicken salad.

  • 4 people: 32-40 ounces (2 to 2.5 pounds)
  • 6 people: 48-60 ounces (3 to 3.75 pounds)
  • 10 people: 80-100 ounces (5 to 6.25 pounds)
  • 16 people: 128-160 ounces (8 to 10 pounds)

Chicken salad as a sandwich or wrap

If you are serving chicken salad on a sandwich or ini a wrap, you can plan on 4-6 ounces of salad per person.

  • 4 people: 16-24 ounces (1 to 1.5 pounds)
  • 6 people: 24-36 ounces (1.5 to 2.25 pounds)
  • 10 people: 40-60 ounces (2.5 to 3.75 pounds)
  • 16 people: 64-96 ounces (4 to 6 pounds)

Overhead, close-up photo of Creamy Cranberry Chicken Salad garnished with sliced scallions and fresh thyme in a serving bowl with a spoon inserted into the salad.

Tips for making ahead and freezing chicken cranberry salad:

How long will cranberry chicken salad keep?

Chicken salad is the perfect dish to have on hand for easy snacking and lunches on the go!

Store chicken salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Properly stored, chicken salad will last 3-4 days.

Can you freeze it?

Cranberry chicken salad does not freeze well as the mayonnaise will separate once the salad is defrosted.

However, you can prep ahead! Poach the chicken breasts, dice and freeze the cooked chicken to have on hand! Cooked chicken will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months. Defrost chicken in the refrigerator overnight. When you are ready to make the cranberry chicken salad, dice the chicken, add the fresh ingredients and toss with the dressing.

Straight on photo of a creamy cranberry chicken salad sandwich on a wood board with a green glass jar of water and ramekin of dried cranberries blurred behind the sandwich.

Versatile, easy to make and loaded with flavor, this creamy cranberry chicken salad recipe is sure to become a family favorite!

Until next time, friends, cheers!

XOXO

Cheyanne

 

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Cranberry Chicken Salad recipe

This Cranberry Chicken Salad is incredibly flavorful, made with simple ingredients and tastes heavenly delicious!  It can be made in advance and is perfect for picnics, potlucks, grab-and-go lunches and easy dinners.  This creamy chicken salad is savory, sweet and guaranteed to get rave reviews from even the pickiest eaters!
Recipe can be scaled up or down by using the slider if you hover your mouse over the number of Servings.
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time25 mins
Course: entree, Salad, Sandwich
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken, chicken salad, cranberry
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 302.33kcal
Author: Cheyanne Holzworth

Equipment

  • Large Saucepan (optional)
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Small mixing bowl

Ingredients

For the Chicken (SEE NOTES)

  • 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts or Thighs
  • Optional aromatics: 1 Shallot OR Small Yellow Onion (sliced in half & peeled), 2 cloves garlic (smashed & peeled), fresh herbs, 1 TBS lemon juice, 1 Cup Dry White Wine

For the Salad:

  • 1 cup Dried Cranberries (about 5.25 ounces)
  • 3/4 cup Toasted Nuts (walnuts, almonds, cashews, pistachios or pecans) – coarsely chopped (about 3 ounces) (SEE NOTES)
  • 2/3 cup Celery – thinly sliced or small diced (about 2 medium ribs)
  • 1/3 cup Scallions – thinly sliced (about 3 scallions)
  • 2/3 Cup Mayonnaise (SEE NOTES)
  • 1/3 Cup Plain Greek Yogurt
  • 2 TBS Honey
  • 1 ½ - 2 tsp fresh squeezed Lemon Juice – to taste
  • heaping 3/4 tsp EACH: Ground Ginger & Dried Thyme (can use 1 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves)
  • Kosher Salt and Ground Black Pepper

Optional for Serving: Sandwich bread, Rolls or Croissants; Bibb Lettuce, Thinly Sliced Apples

    Instructions

    • Poach the chicken (optional): Arrange the chicken in a single layer in a large saucepan. Add any of the optional aromatics on top. Season generously with salt and pepper. Add enough cold water to cover the chicken by about an inch. Bring the water to a gentle boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 9-12 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and and instant-read thermometer registers 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove chicken with a pair on tongs and transfer to a clean work surface to rest and cool, at least 5 minutes. Once cool, shred or cut the chicken into ½’’ cubes.
    • While the chicken is cooking, make the mayonnaise dressing: In a medium-sized bowl, add the mayonnaise, yogurt, honey, lemon juice, ground ginger, thyme, 1 teaspoon of salt and a scant ½ teaspoon ground pepper. Whisk to thoroughly combine. Taste and adjust for seasoning with salt, pepper, lemon or honey.
    • Prepare the chicken salad: In a large bowl, add the cooled, cubed chicken, nuts, cranberries, celery and scallions. Toss to combine. Add enough dressing to coat. Gently stir to combine. Taste and add more mayonnaise dressing, salt and pepper if desired.
    • Serve or store: The cranberry chicken salad can be enjoyed immediately or stored in the refrigerator, in an air-tight container, for 2-3 days.
      Overhead photo of Cranberry Chicken Salad garnished with sliced scallions and fresh thyme in a serving bowl with a spoon inserted into the salad and a ramekin of dried cranberries and a jar of dressing next to the bowl.

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    Notes

    1. Chicken: You can use any type of cooked chicken to make this chicken salad.  Poaching your own chicken will produce an incredibly flavorful, moist chicken salad.  However, you can substitute 4 cups of cooked chicken instead.  If using rotisserie chicken, make sure you remove and discard the skin, then chop the chicken meat into bite sized pieces.  While you can use canned chicken, I would either use leftover cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken to ensure the best texture and flavor.
    2. Nuts: Make sure you use toasted nuts!  Toasting nuts really enhances their flavor and makes the chicken salad shine!  To toast nuts - add nuts to a small, dry skillet (do not add butter or oil).  Place skillet over medium heat and toast, stirring frequently, until nuts are golden and fragrant.  Make sure you stir frequently and watch carefully as the nuts can go from toasted to burned very quickly!
    3. Mayonnaise: Full fat mayonnaise will yield the best tasting chicken salad.  Lower fat mayonnaise is thinner and will result in a more watery chicken salad.  If you are looking for a healthier option, try using Avocado Oil mayonnaise.
    Nutritional information is an approximation based upon 6 servings.  Exact information will depend upon the brands of ingredients and precise measurements used.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 302.33kcal | Carbohydrates: 22.18g | Protein: 19.19g | Fat: 16.22g | Saturated Fat: 2.12g | Cholesterol: 52.78mg | Sodium: 286.96mg | Potassium: 401.02mg | Fiber: 1.96g | Sugar: 16.41g | Vitamin A: 145.88IU | Vitamin C: 3.6mg | Calcium: 34.18mg | Iron: 0.85mg

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    Comments

    1. Neil says

      November 10, 2019 at 8:20 am

      5 stars
      I love this salad! It’s very seasonal. Just the thing to enjoy at this time of year. Whats not to love about chicken with cranberry and all those toasted nuts. Yum!

      Reply
    2. Marissa says

      November 4, 2019 at 3:25 pm

      5 stars
      Loving all of the flavors and textures in this, Cheyanne! Fantastic not-sad lunch for the fall! I also have my eye on it as a great way to enjoy leftover turkey!

      Reply
    3. Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers says

      November 4, 2019 at 8:49 am

      5 stars
      I love chicken salad and especially love them with cranberries! It is such a winning flavour combination and especially with a bit of apple, too. A perfect chicken salad 🙂

      Reply
    4. MaryAnn | The Beach House Kitchen says

      November 4, 2019 at 7:33 am

      5 stars
      Chicken salad has always been one of my favorites Chey. I’m loving all the ingredients on your list, especially the cranberries. And I love the ginger, honey and thyme in that mayo dressing. This salad sounds so different from my usual. I definitely need to give it a try! Perhaps after Turkey Day, I’ll substitute some turkey for the chicken too! Pinned. Have an awesome week!

      Reply
    5. Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen says

      November 4, 2019 at 7:00 am

      5 stars
      This sounds AWESOME! I’m all about cranberries and I just don’t use them enough in savory preparations–that needs to change ASAP. Have a great week, Chey!

      Reply
    6. angiesrecipes says

      November 4, 2019 at 6:24 am

      I could have this kind of salad every single day and wouldn’t get tired of it at all! That sandwich looks incredible too.

      Reply
    7. Ben|Havocinthekitchen says

      November 4, 2019 at 5:18 am

      When people say they don’t like salads because they’re bland and boring, I immediately think that that just the people who don’t know how to make a simple salad the star!
      Chicken, cranberries, nuts…this is absolutely exciting!

      Reply

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