This light and refreshing homemade Chicken Salad with Bacon is loaded with fresh ingredients. It is a perfect lunch to serve in a sandwich, greens or all by itself. You will never make chicken salad any other way after one bite.
In a large pot, add chicken breasts. Cover chicken with chicken broth. Add 1 tbsp of minced garlic and pinch of salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, uncovered. Once boiling, cover and reduce heat to low.
Cook chicken for 25-30 minutes. When meat thermometer reads 165 degrees F, remove chicken and let cool. Shred with two forks and set aside.
In a small bowl, mix together apple bits, scallions, dill, celery and bacon.
In a large bowl, mix together mayo, dijon mustard, pickle juice or lemon juice. Add shredded chicken and stir to coat. Add the ingredients from the small bowl and mix until combined.
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour. Use within 3-5 days. Enjoy!