Waldorf -style chicken salad

Cook the chicken in salted boiling water until fully cooked and tender, approximately 20-25 minutes, then drain and allow to cool completely before dicing into bite-sized pieces.

Peel the apples, remove the cores, and dice them into small pieces of similar size to the chicken; set aside.

Dice the celery into small, uniform pieces and set aside.

Coarsely chop the walnuts into small pieces, being careful not to crush them into powder.

Combine the diced cooked chicken, diced apples, diced celery, and chopped walnuts in a large mixing bowl.

Add the mayonnaise to the chicken mixture and gently fold all ingredients together until well combined and evenly coated.

Season the salad with salt and black pepper to taste, then gently toss to distribute the seasonings evenly.

Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavours to meld together.