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Curry Chicken Salad

A delicious twist on a classic! Everything you love about a chicken salad with grapes, but also packed full of curry and turmeric flavor, perfect for a sandwich, a lettuce wrap, or just on its own!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 407 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken breasts or 2 cups cubed cooked chicken
  • 1/2 cup red grapes
  • 1/3 cup sliced almonds
  • 1/4 cup celery diced, approximately 1 large stalk
  • 1/4 cup green onions diced
  • 1/4 cup granny smith apple diced
Dressing
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise approximately 2.5 oz
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream approximately 1 oz
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons curry
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

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  1. Poach chicken by adding chicken breasts to a pot of water and bring the water to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 10 - 15 minutes until chicken is fully cooked to at least 165° F.
  2. Meanwhile, add all dressing ingredients to a bowl and mix well and set aside. Chop celery, green onions, and green apples and add to a medium-sized bowl with grapes.
  3. Heat a small pan over medium heat and toast almonds for 1-2 minutes, turning often to ensure they do not burn and add to the bowl with celery, onions, grapes, and apples.
  4. When the chicken is done, cube and add to a bowl. Add dressing and mix well.
  5. Serve in sandwiches with crackers, or in lettuce wraps.

Notes

  • Storage
  • Storage
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. 
  • Make in Advance
  • Make in Advance
  • This salad is great to prep ahead for a fast and easy lunch or dish to bring to a get-together.
  • Substitutions
  • Substitutions
  • Chicken: You can use a cooked canned chicken to save time or a rotisserie chicken.  
  • Apple:  Pink Lady's or Braeburns are another great tart apple.  
  • Grapes:  Green can be used too, although red grapes tend to be a bit sweeter.
  • Almonds:  We prefer this with almonds, but chopped unsalted toasted cashew or walnuts are a great option too. 
  • Mayonnaise / Sour Cream:  Greek Yogurt can also be used in place of sour cream, and you can use all mayo instead.

Nutrition Information

Calories 407kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 28g (43%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 11g Monounsaturated Fat 11g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 84mg (28%) Sodium 405mg (17%) Potassium 681mg (19%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 199IU (4%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 81mg (8%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 407

% Daily Value*

Calories 407kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 29g 58%
Fat 28g 43%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11g 65%
Monounsaturated Fat 11g 55%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 84mg 28%
Sodium 405mg 17%
Potassium 681mg 14%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 199IU 4%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 81mg 8%
Iron 2mg 11%

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