Lime basil chicken salad

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 limes
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 TBL dried minced onion
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• salt and pepper
• 1/2 lb. red seedless grapes, cut in half
• 2 celery ribs, diced
• 1/3 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup mayo
• 3 TBL sour cream
• **optional pineapple chunks**

Preparation

• Zest the two limes into a medium bowl squeeze the lime juice into the bowl, add oil, garlic and onion.
• Mix in the olive oil and then add the chopped basil salt and pepper. Stir and then take a large plastic zip bag put in the chicken and pour the mixture over it.
• Be sure to get all the pieces coated. Marinate in refrigerator for about 2 hours, can leave overnight.
• Heat your grille or skillet add oil. Cook chicken and when done (juices run clear or inside temp is 170) cool and then cut into chunks. In a large bowl combine all ingredients, mix well. You can serve then or chill and serve.

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