Chicken Salad My Way

Place the 1-inch piece of ginger and star anise in a pot of water over medium-heat and bring to a boil. Add chicken to the water. Lower heat to medium-low; simmer until chicken is no longer pink the middle 10 to 12 minutes. Remove to a plate to cool. Once cool to the touch dice into bite-sized pieces.

Make a dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise salt pepper paprika and honey; set aside.

Combine the diced chicken celery apple onion raisins walnuts and 2 teaspoons minced ginger in a bowl. Drizzle dressing into the chicken mixture; stir until pieces are evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate overnight.