4.4 from 21 votes
Curried chicken salad sandwiches
Chicken salad is a classic for a reason and these creamy curried chicken salad sandwiches are perfect as an easy lunch the whole family will love.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 328 kcal
Course:
Lunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the poached chicken
- 4 large chicken breasts boneless + skinless
- 8 cups stock / water
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 garlic clove
- 2 pieces lemon rind
- 5 peppercorns
For the chicken salad
- 1 cup celery finely diced
- 2 apples finely diced
- ½ red onion finely diced
- ½ cup flaked almonds
For the chicken salad dressing
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup Greek yogurt
- 2-3 tsp honey
- 1-2 tsp lemon juice
- 2-3 tsp garam masala or curry powder of your choice
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring the stock and aromatics to a simmer then add the chicken breasts. Gently poach the chicken for 7-10 minutes until cooked through. Remove from the poaching liquid then shred with two forks and allow to cool.
- Add the celery, apple, onion and almonds to the shredded chicken.
- Combine all the dressing ingredients and mix well.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken and mix well. Adjust seasoning if necessary then cover and chill until ready to serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
328kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
77mg
(26%)
Sodium
504mg
(21%)
Potassium
711mg
(20%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
19g
(38%)
Vitamin A
195IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
8.7mg
(10%)
Calcium
81mg
(8%)
Iron
1.1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 328
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 328kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 504mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 711mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 195IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 8.7mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 81mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.