Chicken Salad

Ingredients:
- 1 large whole chicken (4 1/2 to 5 pounds)
- 9 to 10 cups chicken broth or water
- 2 cups mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sweet pickle relish
- 2 cups chopped apples
- 2 cups halved seedless red grapes
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 8 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions:
- Place the chicken and broth in a large pot, cover, and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and simmer gently until the chicken is cooked through and the meat is ready to fall off the bone, about 45 minutes.
- Using tongs, transfer the chicken to a plate; set it aside until it is cool enough to handle.
- Then pull the meat from the bones in large pieces, discarding the skin and bones.
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken with the mayonnaise, relish, apples, grapes, pecans, and eggs.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Mix well.
- Serve over greens or in a sandwich.