Best 9 Curried Chicken Barley Salad Recipes

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The tantalizing aromas of curry and chicken fill the air as we embark on a culinary journey to create a delightful "Curried Chicken Barley Salad." This wholesome dish seamlessly blends the subtle flavors of curry spices with tender chicken and chewy barley, resulting in a symphony of tastes and textures. Whether you're seeking a light lunch, a satisfying dinner, or a refreshing addition to your picnic spread, this curried chicken barley salad promises to tantalize your palate and leave you craving more.

Let's cook with our recipes!

CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 whole (6 split) chicken breasts, bone-in, skin-on
Olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups good mayonnaise (recommended: Hellman's)
1/3 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup chutney (recommended: Major Grey's)
3 tablespoons curry powder
1 cup medium-diced celery (2 large stalks)
1/4 cup chopped scallions, white and green parts (2 scallions)
1/4 cup raisins
1 cup whole roasted, salted cashews

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place the chicken breasts on a sheet pan and rub the skin with olive oil. Sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper. Roast for 35 to 40 minutes, until the chicken is just cooked. Set aside until cool enough to handle. Remove the meat from the bones, discard the skin, and dice the chicken into large bite-size pieces.
  • For the dressing, combine the mayonnaise, wine, chutney, curry powder, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Process until smooth.
  • Combine the chicken with enough dressing to moisten well. Add the celery, scallions, and raisins, and mix well. Refrigerate for a few hours to allow the flavors to blend. Add the cashews and serve at room temperature.

CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD



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Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings, 1 cup chicken salad and 1 1/4 cups greens

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup water
1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast halves, no more than 3/4-inch thick
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup nonfat plain yogurt
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 cup halved red grapes
1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
5 ounces mixed greens (about 5 cups lightly packed))
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Bring the broth and water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add chicken to broth and simmer, covered, for 8 minutes. Turn the heat off and let chicken stand in the cooking liquid, covered, until cooked through, about 20 minutes. Remove the chicken from the broth and cool completely in the refrigerator. Cut into 1/4-inch dice. Toast the almonds in a small dry skillet over medium-high heat until fragrant and beginning to turn golden, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the yogurt, mayonnaise, and curry powder. Fold in the chicken, grapes and cilantro and season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
  • In a large bowl, toss the greens with the oil, lemon juice and salt and pepper, to taste. Arrange the greens on 4 individual plates, top with a scoop of the chicken salad and sprinkle with the almonds.
  • Excellent source of: Protein, Vitamin A, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Selenium
  • Good source of: Riboflavin, Vitamin C, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Potassium

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325 calorie, Fat 14 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 85 milligrams, Sodium 322 milligrams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 37 grams, Sugar 8 grams

INDIAN CURRIED BARLEY PILAF



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This is a delicious and savory curried barley dish. It is fabulous as a main dish, or as a side dish with fish or grilled chicken breast. It is quite simple to make and sure to impress!

Provided by Tracy X

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

¼ cup butter
1 onion, diced
1 ½ cups pearl barley
½ teaspoon ground allspice
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
¼ teaspoon curry powder
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 ½ cups chicken broth
¼ cup slivered almonds
¼ cup raisins

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large skillet placed over medium-high heat. Add the onion and barley; cook, stirring frequently, until the onion begins to soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in the allspice, turmeric, curry powder, salt, and black pepper. Pour in the chicken broth, and bring to a simmer.
  • Cover skillet with lid, and reduce heat to low; simmer until the barley is tender, about 30 to 40 minutes. Fluff the pilaf with a fork, and gently stir in the slivered almonds and raisins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404.3 calories, Carbohydrate 72.5 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 9.7 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 257.3 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD



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I sometimes serve this salad on a big lettuce leaf with breadsticks and fresh melon wedges. But it's also delicious in a pita pocket lined with lettuce.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 cups diced cooked chicken
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1 can (8 ounces) water chestnuts, drained
1 medium apple, diced
3/4 cup halved green grapes
3/4 cup pineapple tidbits, juice drained and reserved
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup slivered almonds
DRESSING:
1-1/4 cups mayonnaise
1/4 cup reserved pineapple juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon vinegar
1/4 teaspoon lemon or lime juice
1 to 3 teaspoons curry powder

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine first eight ingredients. Blend all dressing ingredients and toss with chicken mixture. Chill several hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297 calories, Fat 12g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 348mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BARLEY SALAD WITH CHICKEN AND CORN



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Barley, a whole grain, makes this salad with corn satisfying; chicken is a great source of lean protein. If you like, try quick-cooking barley, which will be ready in 15 minutes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 cup barley
2 bunches scallions, cut into thirds crosswise and white ends halved
2 1/2 cups fresh corn kernels (from 3 ears corn) or frozen corn
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves
Reserved cooked chicken breast from Buttermilk Chicken with Cornbread and Cucumber-Celery Salad, shredded
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
5 ounces baby spinach

Steps:

  • In a medium pot of boiling salted water, cook barley according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
  • Meanwhile, preheat oven to 450 degrees. Place scallions and corn on a rimmed baking sheet. Toss with 1 tablespoon oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast until vegetables are tender, about 25 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  • In a large bowl, combine barley, roasted vegetables, tomatoes, parsley, chicken, 1 tablespoon oil, and 1 tablespoon lime juice; season with salt and pepper. In a medium bowl, toss spinach with 1 tablespoon oil and 2 teaspoons lime juice; season with salt and pepper. Serve spinach with chicken-barley mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409 g, Fat 13 g, Fiber 13 g, Protein 16 g

THE BEST CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD



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Make it in advance, refridgerate until cold and add the cashews just before serving. From "Barefoot Contessa" cookbook.

Provided by Barefoot Beachcomber

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 whole chicken breasts, bone in,skin on
olive oil
salt
fresh ground pepper
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
1/3 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup major grey chutney
3 tablespoons curry powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 cup medium-diced celery
1/4 cup chopped scallion, white and green parts
1/4 cup raisins
1 cup whole roasted salted cashews

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Place the chicken breasts on a pan and rub the skin with olive oil.
  • Sprinkle well with salt and pepper.
  • Roast for 35 to 40 minutes, until the chicken is just cooked.
  • Set aside until cool enough to handle.
  • Remove the meat from the bones, discard the skin, and dice the chicken in large bite size pieces.
  • For the dressing, combine the mayonnaise, wine, chutney, curry powder and 1 1/2 t.salt in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade.
  • Process until smooth.
  • Combine the chicken with enough dressing to moisten well.
  • Add the celery, scallions, and raisins, and mix well.
  • Refrigerate for a few hours to allow the flavours to blend.
  • Add the cashews and serve the salad at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 652.4, Fat 44.1, SaturatedFat 8.9, Cholesterol 108.1, Sodium 1253.7, Carbohydrate 29.3, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 9.1, Protein 35

CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES



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This chicken salad sandwich recipe is perfect to serve when you want to "show off" a little. It features an interesting blend of chicken, nuts, cranberries, curry and other ingredients. I mix it up the night before so the flavors meld. -Carole Martin, Coffeeville, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
3/4 cup chopped apple
3/4 cup dried cranberries
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped green onion
1 teaspoon curry powder
6 lettuce leaves
6 croissants, split

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the chicken, apple, cranberries, mayonnaise, walnuts, celery, lemon juice, onion and curry powder. Place lettuce on croissants. Top with chicken salad mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 625 calories, Fat 41g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 614mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD



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After 2 years of begging, my roommate finally wrote this recipe down for me. It was a hit at our housewarming!

Provided by rickoholic83

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups cooked chicken breasts, shredded (I use 2 12.5 oz. cans of chunk chicken breasts and drain)
1 1/2 cups celery, chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup ranch salad dressing
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder (or more to taste)
1 tablespoon curry powder (or more to taste)
1 (2 ounce) package slivered almonds

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well.
  • Serve as a sandwich on croissants or over mixed greens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 563.1, Fat 40.7, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 105.7, Sodium 643.6, Carbohydrate 15, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 3.9, Protein 35.5

CURRY CHICKEN SALAD WITH GRAPES



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After the news that a local cafe was closing, I begged the owner for this recipe. The sweetness of the red grapes compliments the curry perfectly and the almonds provide a nice crunch. It's always a hit and I'm always asked for the recipe. It's nice served over a large leaf of romaine, on a croissant, or just out of the bowl with a fork!

Provided by KJ0601

Categories     Salad     Curry Salad Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup butter
2 cups mayonnaise
¼ cup minced garlic
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon curry powder
4 cups shredded cooked chicken
2 cups halved red grapes
½ cup toasted slivered almonds

Steps:

  • Heat butter in a large saucepan over low heat until melted; remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
  • Stir mayonnaise, garlic, parsley, and curry powder into butter until evenly incorporated. Fold in chicken, grapes, and almonds. Transfer mixture to a serving bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until flavors have blended, at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439.9 calories, Carbohydrate 7.9 g, Cholesterol 57.7 mg, Fat 41.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, Sodium 284.1 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, high-quality ingredients.
  • If you don't have cooked chicken, you can easily cook some by boiling or roasting it.
  • Feel free to adjust the amount of curry powder to your taste.
  • If you don't have barley, you can use another type of grain, such as quinoa or rice.
  • The salad can be served warm or cold, so it's perfect for any occasion.

Conclusion:

This curried chicken barley salad is a delicious and healthy dish that's perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's packed with flavor and nutrients, and it's also easy to make. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying meal, give this salad a try!

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