Combine the dressing ingredients together in a bowl and mix well.
Place the cooked chicken in a large bowl and pour over the dressing. Mix well
Finely chop the celery stick, then cut teh dried apricots into quarters.
Add these to the salad along with the dried cranberries, slivered almonds and chopped chives.
Stir well then refrigerate for at least an hour. (see note 3)
