Curry Chicken Salad
Curry Chicken Salad is a vibrant and flavorful twist on the classic chicken salad, perfect for any occasion. This dish blends tender poached chicken with a delightful mix of fresh fruits, crunchy almonds, and a creamy dressing infused with aromatic curry and spices. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s the ideal choice for picnics, lunchboxes, or a quick weeknight dinner. Enjoy this versatile salad in sandwiches, lettuce wraps, or all on its own for a satisfying meal that even picky eaters will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Poaching, Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breasts (or 2 cups cubed cooked chicken)
- 1/2 cup red grapes
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds
- 1/4 cup diced celery
- 1/4 cup diced green onions
- 1/4 cup diced granny smith apple
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 1/2 teaspoons curry
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Poach the chicken in boiling water for 10-15 minutes until fully cooked (165°F).
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, curry powder, turmeric, ground ginger, and salt to create the dressing.
- Chop celery, green onions, and granny smith apple. Combine with red grapes in another bowl.
- Toast almonds in a small pan over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Cube the cooked chicken and add to the fruit and vegetable mixture along with the dressing; stir to combine.
- Serve your Curry Chicken Salad in sandwiches or lettuce wraps for a refreshing meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 374
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 436mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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