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Curried Chicken Salad
5 from 171 votes

Curried Chicken Salad

Curried Chicken Salad blends shredded cooked chicken with a creamy dressing of mayonnaise, sour cream, curry powder, honey, and lime juice. The salad features sweet grape halves, crunchy diced celery, and sliced scallions, with optional cayenne pepper for a hint of heat and salted cashews added last to maintain crunch.

Prep Time
30 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 527 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ½ cup mayonnaise best quality such as Hellmann's or Duke's
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 1½ tablespoons honey
  • 1½ tablespoons lime juice from 1 lime, fresh
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 4½ cups chicken see note, cooked shredded
  • 3 celery diced, large stalks
  • 1 cup grapes halved, seedless
  • 3 scallions finely sliced, light and dark green parts
  • Pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
  • ⅔ cup cashews salted

Instructions

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  1. Make the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, curry powder, honey, lime juice, and salt.
  2. To the dressing, add the chicken, celery, grapes and scallions. Toss well to combine, then taste and adjust seasoning, adding the cayenne pepper, if desired. Cover the chicken salad with plastic wrap and chill until ready to serve. Right before serving, stir in the cashews (adding them at the last minute ensures they stay crunchy).
  3. Note: I use poached chicken for this recipe. If you'd like to use roasted chicken, you'll need 3 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Arrange the chicken breasts skin-side up on the prepared baking sheet. Coat with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sprinkle both sides with 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper. Roast for 30 to 35 minutes, or until done. Let cool. (You may also use a rotisserie chicken.)
  4. Make-Ahead Instructions: This salad can be made and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Wait to add the cashews until right before serving, otherwise they will get soft.

Nutrition Information

Calories 527kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 42g (65%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Cholesterol 96mg (32%) Sodium 514mg (21%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 10g (20%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 527

% Daily Value*

Calories 527kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 23g 46%
Fat 42g 65%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 96mg 32%
Sodium 514mg 21%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 10g 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.