Curry Chicken Salad
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
407 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Curry Chicken Salad
Description
The salad starts with gently poached chicken breasts, which are cubed and combined with red grapes, diced green apples, celery, and green onions for texture and contrast. The dressing is a blend of mayonnaise, sour cream, curry powder, turmeric, ground ginger, and salt, providing aromatic warmth and creaminess without overwhelming the fresh ingredients.
Toasted sliced almonds add a nutty crunch that's both flavorful and texturally engaging. The combined salad offers a balance of sweet, savory, and mildly spicy notes with crisp and tender elements.
It's suitable for making ahead and keeping chilled in an airtight container for several days. Substitutions include canned or rotisserie chicken for convenience, and alternative apples, nuts, or yogurt for varying flavors and textures. Serving suggestions include stuffing inside sandwiches, alongside crackers, or in lettuce cups for a lighter option.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast or 2 cups cubed cooked chicken
- 1/2 cup red grape
- 1/3 cup almonds sliced
- 1/4 cup celery diced, approximately 1 large stalk
- 1/4 cup green onions diced
- 1/4 cup apple diced, Granny Smith
Dressing
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise approximately 2.5 oz
- 2 tablespoons sour cream approximately 1 oz
- 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- When the chicken is done, cube and add to a bowl. Add dressing and mix well.
- Serve in sandwiches with crackers, or in lettuce wraps.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days to maintain freshness.
- This salad can be prepared in advance for quick lunches or gatherings.
- Swap cooked chicken for canned or rotisserie chicken to save time.
- Apples like Pink Lady or Braeburn can substitute Granny Smith for a different balance of tartness.
- Green grapes can be used instead of red, though red grapes provide a sweeter note.
- Almonds may be replaced with toasted unsalted cashews or walnuts for variety.
- Mayonnaise and sour cream in the dressing can be substituted with Greek yogurt or all mayonnaise, depending on preference.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 407 kcal
% 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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