Best 8 The Best Curried Chicken Salad Recipes

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If you're looking for ways to add a zesty twist to your classic chicken salad recipe, look no further than the vibrant flavors of a curried chicken salad. This delectable dish blends the wholesomeness of chicken with a symphony of aromatic spices, transforming it into a culinary delight. With a few simple steps and a touch of inspiration, you can create a curried chicken salad that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CURRY CHICKEN SALAD



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This Curry Chicken Salad is absolutely one of the best, easiest, and on the go meals! It is loaded with tender chicken, creamy curry dressing, crisp celery, and sweet golden apples. You can make this chicken salad quickly and eat it right away or use it for meal prep and keep it in the fridge for quick and easy meals throughout the week. Serve this Curried Chicken salad for lunch, dinner, or at brunch or potluck.

Provided by Kimber

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lbs boneless (skinless chicken breasts, cooked and cubed or shredded)
1 cup celery (chopped)
3 green onions
1 golden delicious apple (diced)
1/3 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup almond slivers
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tsp curry powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper

Steps:

  • Combine the mayonnaise with the curry powder, salt and pepper and mix well.
  • In a large bowl, combine the chicken, celery, green onions, apple, raisins, and almonds. Pour the dressing over top and stir until evenly coated.
  • Serve chilled with crackers, on greens, or your favorite way. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 3 /4 cup, Calories 327 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 63 mg, Sodium 459 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 8 g, UnsaturatedFat 14 g

CURRY CHICKEN SALAD



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A cold chicken salad spread ideal for a sandwich. Serve on bread with lettuce, and enjoy!

Provided by Samantha

Categories     Salad     Curry Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 cooked skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
½ cup low-fat mayonnaise
2 teaspoons curry powder

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, stir together the chicken, celery, mayonnaise, and curry powder.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77.1 calories, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 36.6 mg, Fat 1.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 46.3 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

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.

COOL CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD



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"Curry and mustard complement the sweet fruit and crunchy nuts in this guilt-free salad. I like on a bed of greens or whole wheat toast, or scooped up with apple slices. Instead of chicken breast, try store-bought rotisserie chicken." -Joanna Perdomo, Miami, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
1 medium apple, finely chopped
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
2 tablespoons golden raisins
2 tablespoons dried cranberries
1/2 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt
1/4 cup apricot preserves
2 tablespoons curry powder
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the yogurt, preserves, curry, mustard, salt and pepper; pour over chicken mixture and toss to coat. Serve on lettuce leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 477mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 36g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

WONDERFUL CHICKEN CURRY SALAD



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I created this salad for a party last year. It tastes wonderful, and everyone asks for the recipe. Serve on croissants or lettuce leaves. For a fancy presentation, line a platter with red leaf lettuce, and top with cream puff shells that have been stuffed with salad (small shells for appetizers or large shell for main dish).

Provided by KWARD

Categories     Salad     Curry Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 cup mayonnaise
¾ cup chutney
1 teaspoon curry powder
¼ teaspoon pepper
⅔ cup chopped pecans
1 cup seedless grapes, halved
½ cup chopped onion

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, simmer chicken breasts in water for about 7 to 10 minutes, or until cooked through. Drain, cool, and tear into small pieces with a fork.
  • In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, chutney, curry powder, and pepper. Stir in chicken, pecans, grapes, and onions. Chill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399.2 calories, Carbohydrate 15.5 g, Cholesterol 53.2 mg, Fat 30.1 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 18.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 209.9 mg, Sugar 11.9 g

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.

CONTEST-WINNING CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD



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This is a cool lunch for a hot day. The flavor offers a nice twist on a traditional chicken salad, and I couldn't even tell that it was made with yogurt instead of mayonnaise! -Joslyn Stock, Hampton, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
3/4 cup diced nectarine
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1/4 cup raisins
1/3 cup plain yogurt
1-1/2 teaspoons honey
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 lettuce leaves
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 3-4 in. from heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until chicken juices run clear. Cool; shred chicken with two forks. , In a small bowl, combine the chicken, nectarine, onions and raisins. Combine the yogurt, honey, curry powder and salt. Stir into chicken mixture. Divide lettuce between two salad plates. Top with chicken mixture. Just before serving, sprinkle with walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 376mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Fresh chicken, crisp vegetables, and a flavorful curry powder are all essential.
  • Don't be afraid to adjust the ingredients to your liking. If you like more heat, add more curry powder. If you prefer a sweeter salad, add more fruit.
  • Make sure to chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Serve the salad on a bed of lettuce or greens. This will add a refreshing crunch and extra nutrients.
  • Garnish the salad with fresh herbs or a sprinkle of nuts for a finishing touch.

Conclusion:

Curried chicken salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or as a snack. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal preferences. With its creamy, flavorful dressing and tender chicken, curried chicken salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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