Curry Chicken Salad

Curry Chicken Salad whips together in just 15 minutes; it’s packed with flavor and requires minimal ingredients!

Serve this Curry Chicken Salad on a lettuce wrap (for a low-carb meal) or pile it on toasted sandwich bread (or a croissant). Make sure to try these other variations: traditional Chicken Salad, Honey Mustard Chicken Salad, or this Pineapple Chicken Salad! 

Chicken salad is always my go-to meal when I need something to feed the family fast. There are only five ingredients in the salad and six ingredients in the dressing. And thanks to a mega shortcut (hi rotisserie chicken!), Curry Chicken Salad truly comes together in about 15 minutes– maybe even less.

Stir everything together, load it up on some lettuce or bread, and dinner is served. So quick; so easy!

Below I’m sharing what pairs well with Curry Chicken Salad, how to meal prep with this recipe, plenty of variation ideas, and how to store it. Let’s get started!

QUICK TIP

Using rotisserie chicken in this salad already saves a load of time, but did you know you can buy already shredded rotisserie chicken? I’ve seen it at Costco, Smith’s (Kroger), Trader Joe’s, and Walmart. While it’s a bit pricier,  when you’re in a hurry, it can cut down on some prep time.

• Add a few croissants (that have been sliced in half) to airtight bags.
• Pack a good amount of Curry Chicken Salad in a plastic container.
• Store some washed and dried lettuce in a separate bag, along with some red grapes, sliced mango (how to cut a mango tutorial), and some kind of veggie (usually carrots).
• When it’s time to eat, it’s so easy to assemble: line the croissant with lettuce, top with a few spoonfuls of the Curry Chicken Salad, and enjoy with the fruit and veggies as sides!

Curry Chicken Salad variations

• Sandwich: Toast some bread or warm croissants and layer the bread/croissant with lettuce and a few spoonfuls of the chicken salad (my personal favorite way to eat this!).
• Salad with Greek yogurt: Instead of the sour cream, you can use full-fat plain Greek yogurt. The taste will be slightly tangier.
• Keto salad: This salad is naturally keto-friendly; serve it in a lettuce wrap to keep it that way!
• With grapes: Occasionally we like to halve red grapes and toss them in the mixture! Use about 1/2 cup sliced red grapes.
• With apples: Sometimes we’ll also add in a diced Granny Smith (or similar tart) apple; again, use about 1/2 cup.
• Add in some mango: This recipe is delicious with fresh, ripe mango; either serve it on the side, or dice it up and add it to the mixture!

Storage

• Refrigerate this chicken salad in airtight containers, within 2 hours of preparing. When properly stored, it should last for 3-5 days in the fridge.
• You can tell if Curry Chicken Salad is bad if it develops an “off” odor or the flavor/appearance changes. That said, a little separation is normal; stir it back up again as needed.

More easy and quick recipes

• Chicken Ramen ready in 30 minutes or less
• Chicken Tortilla Soup ready in 20 minutes or less (lots of shortcuts!)
• Rotisserie Chicken Tacos the rotisserie chicken saves loads of time!
• Crispy Chicken Salad with a five-ingredient dressing
• Chicken Chow Mein with tons of veggies and a delicious sauce!

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Curry Chicken Salad

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This Curry Chicken Salad whips together in 15 minutes or less; it's packed with flavor and requires minimal ingredients!

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Keyword curry chicken salad

Prep Time 15 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Servings 4 servings

Calories 223kcal

Author Chelsea Lords

Cost $5.91

Ingredients

• ▢ 2 cups cooked rotisserie chicken, chopped into small pieces
• ▢ 1/2 cup roasted cashews, coarsely chopped
• ▢ 1/3 cup golden raisins
• ▢ 1/2 cup thinly sliced celery (~2 stalks)
• ▢ 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro

Dressing

• ▢ 1/4 cup full-fat mayonnaise
• ▢ 2 tablespoons sour cream (fat-free or light is great!)
• ▢ 1 tablespoon honey
• ▢ 1 and 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• ▢ 1 teaspoon curry powder
• ▢ 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
• ▢ Salt and pepper to taste (1/4 teaspoon each)
• ▢ Enjoy layered on bread or croissants with lettuce; serve alongside fresh mango, red grapes, and/or a tart apple

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Instructions

• SALAD: In a large bowl, add in the chopped rotisserie chicken, coarsely chopped cashews, golden raisins, thinly sliced celery, and finely chopped cilantro.
• DRESSING: In a separate bowl, add the mayo, sour cream, honey, Dijon mustard, curry powder, lemon juice, and a generous (or to taste) sprinkle of salt + pepper (I add about 1/4 teaspoon salt & pepper). Whisk until combined and completely smooth. Taste and adjust for seasonings (salt, pepper, additional curry powder, etc.).
• COMBINE: Pour the dressing over the salad and very gently stir all of the ingredients together until combined.
• SERVE: Enjoy with fresh mango, grapes, or a tart apple or layer it on a croissant and add some lettuce. Enjoy immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings | Calories: 223kcal | Carbohydrates: 26.2g | Protein: 8.7g | Fat: 10.5g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 196.2mg | Fiber: 1.6g | Sugar: 16.2g

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