Best 11 Curried Chicken Salad Pita Sandwiches Recipes

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Looking for a quick, easy, and delicious lunch or dinner option? Look no further than curried chicken salad pita sandwiches! This dish combines the classic flavors of curry with the freshness of chicken salad, all nestled in a warm and fluffy pita pocket. Whether you're packing a lunch for work or school, or simply looking for a light and satisfying meal, these curried chicken salad pita sandwiches are sure to hit the spot.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CURRIED CHICKEN PITAS



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These pitas are a nice change of pace that pack a satisfying punch. Chicken, pecans and touches of honey and curry make this festive favorite just as tasty when wrapped in tortillas or served over crisp greens. -Marilou Robinson, Portland, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon curry powder
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 cup halved green grapes
1/2 cup chopped pecans
4 green onions, chopped
8 pita pocket halves
8 lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, honey and curry powder. Stir in the chicken, grapes, pecans and onions. Line pita halves with lettuce; spoon 1/2 cup chicken mixture into each.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 655 calories, Fat 39g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 537mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD PITA SANDWICHES



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Categories     Sandwich     Chicken     No-Cook     Picnic     Quick & Easy     Yogurt     Lunch     Mayonnaise     Curry     Lettuce     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup mayonnaise
6 tablespoons plain nonfat yogurt
2 1/4 teaspoons red curry powder
3 cups finely diced chicken from 2 purchased roast chickens (1 pound total)
3/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
2 cups shredded hearts of romaine
4 pita breads, halved, pockets open

Steps:

  • Whisk mayonnaise, yogurt, and curry powder in medium bowl. Mix in chicken and green onions. Season chicken salad to taste with salt and pepper. Divide chicken salad and lettuce among each pita half. Place 2 pita halves on each of 4 plates and serve.

CURRIED CHICKPEA SALAD PITAS



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Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories     main-dish

Time 8h20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons curry powder
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 (15.5 ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup golden raisins
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
4 to 6 pieces pita bread, for serving
Packaged slaw mix, for serving
Ryan's Pickled Onions, for serving (recipe follows)
1 large red onion, sliced
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon black peppercorns
2 teaspoons salt

Steps:

  • Add the mayonnaise, yogurt, lemon juice, curry powder, honey, salt and pepper to a food processor. Pulse a few times to combine. Add the chickpeas and pulse until the chickpeas are slightly smashed, 5 or 6 more times.
  • Empty the mixture into a serving bowl. Fold in the raisins and cilantro until everything is fully coated. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve in a pita with cabbage mix and Ryan's Pickled Onions.
  • Add the onions, apple cider vinegar, white vinegar, sugar, peppercorns, salt and 1 cup water to a glass pint jar. Stir or shake well to mix. Let marinate overnight in the refrigerator, then keep for up to a month in the fridge.

CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICH



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups mayonnaise
1/2 cup commercial chutney
3 tablespoons mild curry powder
6 bone-in chicken breasts
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1/2 cup dark raisins
3/4 cups finely chopped celery
4 croissants

Steps:

  • To make the dressing: Combine the mayonnaise with the chutney and the curry powder in a small bowl. Mix well and set aside.
  • To prepare the sandwiches: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper then put them in a large skillet. Add water to cover. Put a lid on the skillet and simmer the chicken until it is cooked through, about 20 minutes. Remove the chicken from the poaching liquid and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. When the chicken is chilled remove the skin and cut the meat from the bones. Dice the meat and place it in a large bowl. Add the walnuts, raisins, and celery and mix well. Moisten the salad with the curry dressing. Cut the croissants in half. Fill each with chicken salad and serve.

CHICKEN SALAD PITA SANDWICHES



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Prep time is minimal thanks to leftover cooked chicken and bottled salad dressing. Just chill and serve!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup chopped cooked chicken breast
1/4 cup fat-free honey Dijon dressing
1/4 cup chopped cucumber
1/4 cup chopped tomato
1 tablespoon finely chopped cashews
2 whole wheat pita breads (6 inch), cut in half to form pockets
2 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise or salad dressing

Steps:

  • In small bowl, mix chicken, dressing, cucumber, tomato and cashews. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes until chilled.
  • Just before serving, spread insides of pita pockets with mayonnaise. Fill pockets with chicken mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 50 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 6 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 830 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 0 g

CURRIED CHICKEN PITA POCKETS



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I like to prepare these sandwiches for special luncheons. Everyone who tries them raves about the refreshing combination of tender chicken, flavorful curry and cool grapes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1 small onion, finely chopped
2-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1-1/2 cups halved seedless green grapes
3/4 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup sliced almonds
20 pita pocket halves

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Stir in chicken, grapes and celery; refrigerate. Just before serving, add almonds. Stuff about 1/4 cup into each pita half.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401 calories, Fat 19g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 481mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

QUICK AND EASY CURRY CHICKEN SALAD FOR LUNCHES



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Curry chicken salad is one of my favorite recipes to make ahead for a week of effortless but delicious lunches. This recipe is so flavorful and has ton of great texture. There are so many ways you can eat this chicken salad: sandwich, mixed into a salad, scooped into lettuce cups, spooned into cucumbers or other veggies, dipped with pita, spread on top of toast, or just eaten straight out of the container! Curry chicken salad is also a great party app, just place dollops in little cucumber cups, finger sandwiches, or crackers and serve!

Provided by Stirs and Stripes

Categories     Chicken Salad

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup plain yogurt
¼ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon curry powder
½ pound shredded cooked chicken breast
1 medium apple, peeled and diced
2 stalks celery, diced
1 stalk green onion, finely chopped, or more to taste
½ cup sliced almonds
¼ cup raisins
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Whisk yogurt and mayonnaise together in a medium bowl until blended. Add curry powder and stir to combine. Stir in shredded chicken until evenly coated. Add apple, celery, green onion, almonds, and raisins; season with salt and pepper. Stir gently to until thoroughly combined and all ingredients are coated with curry-yogurt.
  • Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.3 calories, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 36.9 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 15.1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 107 mg, Sugar 8.5 g

CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES



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Give a twist to the regular sandwiches by using chicken and pineapple tidbits between whole wheat double-fiber bread - easy and delicious dinner ready in just 20 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
1/2 cup seedless red grapes, cut in half
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1 can (8 oz) pineapple tidbits in juice, drained
1/3 cup finely chopped red onion
8 lettuce leaves
16 slices whole wheat double-fiber bread

Steps:

  • In large bowl, stir together mayonnaise,yogurt, curry powder, lemon juice and salt. Add chicken, grapes, walnuts, pineapple and onion; stir well to combine.
  • To serve, place 1 lettuce leaf on each of 8 bread slices. Top with 1/2 cup chicken salad and remaining bread slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 33 g, Fat 2, Fiber 11 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 580 mg

GRILLED CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD AND PITA



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Categories     Salad     Chicken     Onion     Low Fat     Lunch     Apple     Curry     Grape     Self     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 4 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 whole boneless, skinless chicken breast (8 oz), halved
2 tbsp canola-oil mayonnaise
2 tbsp nonfat plain yogurt
1/3 cup peeled and diced apple
1/4 cup red seedless grapes, quartered
3 tbsp diced red onion
2 tsp apple juice
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp curry powder
1/4 tsp salt
Pinch of black pepper
2 whole-wheat pita rounds, cut in half
4 lettuce leaves
8 slices tomato

Steps:

  • Preheat grill or broiler. Remove excess fat from chicken and pound breast halves between sheets of waxed paper to 1/2-inch thickness. Grill or broil chicken 3 to 5 minutes on each side or until juices run clear when pierced with a fork. Cool. Cut into 1/2-inch cubes and place in a medium bowl. Add mayonnaise, yogurt, apple, grapes, red onion, apple juice, parsley, curry powder, salt, and pepper. Mix. Heat pita in warm oven and serve with chicken salad, lettuce and tomato slices.

CURRIED CHICKEN TEA SANDWICHES



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With apples and dried cranberries for color and tang, this dressed-up chicken salad is wonderful on bread triangles or served on a lettuce leaf.

Provided by pattycakes

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Sandwich Recipes     Chicken

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups cubed, cooked chicken
1 unpeeled red apple, chopped
¾ cup dried cranberries
½ cup thinly sliced celery
¼ cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions
¾ cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons lime juice
½ teaspoon curry powder
12 slices bread
12 lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • Combine chicken, apple, cranberries, celery, pecans, and green onions in a bowl. Mix mayonnaise, lime juice, and curry powder in a small bowl. Fold mayonnaise mixture into chicken mixture; stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Cut each bread slice with a 3-inch heart-shaped cookie cutter; top with a lettuce leaf and chicken salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 528.5 calories, Carbohydrate 43.9 g, Cholesterol 46.9 mg, Fat 32.7 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 16.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 539.9 mg, Sugar 15.6 g

CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD ON WHOLE-WHEAT PITAS



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This light and spicy chicken salad is dressed in a lemony mix of nonfat yogurt with just a touch of mayonnaise. The flavor is boosted by aromatic curry powder and a kick of jalapeno. Almonds are a source of "good" fat; apple chunks supply fiber.

Provided by Martha Stewart

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

Yield Makes 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lemon, halved
2 garlic cloves, crushed
6 sprigs fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish, plus 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 jalapeno, quartered
2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 pound total)
6 tablespoons plain nonfat Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
2 teaspoons curry powder
2 tablespoons thinly sliced scallions
1 tablespoon sliced almonds, lightly toasted
1 small Granny Smith apple, cored and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
Freshly ground pepper
4 whole-wheat pitas (2 1/2 ounces each)
4 large Boston lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • Fill a medium (4-quart) stockpot halfway with water; add 1 lemon half, garlic, cilantro sprigs, and jalapeno. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 5 minutes. Add chicken. Simmer, partially covered, until chicken is cooked through, about 16 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer chicken to a plate; discard liquid. Tent chicken with foil, and let stand until cool enough to handle. Cut chicken into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • Stir yogurt, mayonnaise, 2 teaspoons lemon juice from remaining lemon half, the curry powder, scallions, almonds, chopped cilantro, apple, and salt; season with pepper. Stir in chicken.
  • Toast pitas. Top each with a lettuce leaf. Spoon 1 cup chicken salad over lettuce, and garnish with a cilantro sprig.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 479 g, Cholesterol 74 g, Fat 19 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 30 g, Sodium 664 g

Tips:

  • For a spicier curry flavor, use a hotter curry powder. For a milder flavor, use a milder curry powder.
  • Be sure to cook the chicken until it is cooked through. This will help to prevent the chicken from becoming dry and tough.
  • If you are using a pre-made curry powder, be sure to check the label to see if it contains any ingredients that you are allergic to.
  • You can use any type of bread that you like for this recipe. However, pita bread is a good choice because it is soft and easy to eat.
  • If you are looking for a healthier alternative to mayonnaise, you can use Greek yogurt instead.

Conclusion:

Curried chicken salad pita sandwiches are a delicious and easy-to-make lunch or dinner option. They are perfect for a quick and easy meal that is also healthy and satisfying. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying sandwich that is sure to please everyone. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try!

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