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Curried Chicken Salad

Jan 1, 2022 by JCP

Hey, y'all! In true southern fashion, I love chicken salad; and while I love the traditional version, my Curried Chicken Salad is one of my all-time favorite recipes. It's savory, with just a hint of sweet, and finger lickin' good. I'm excited to share the recipe with y'all today!

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Curried Chicken Salad

Curried Chicken Salad

Frequently Asked Questions

What is curry?

Curry is a common spice in South Asian Cuisine. It originated in India.

What does curry taste like?

Curry is truly unique in its flavor. It's sweet and savory -- bold, earthy, and complex. The flavor profile stems from a mix of turmeric, cumin, ginger, and black pepper; many curry powders also feature cinnamon and garlic.

Why is curry yellow?

The yellow hue of curry stems from one of the main ingredients: turmeric.

Is there a recommended mayonnaise to use for chicken salad?

For any variety of chicken salad, I recommend using Duke's Mayonnaise.

How long will this keep in the refrigerator?

I recommend using this within a 2-3 day time frame.

Duke's Mayonnaise

Ingredients, Shopping List: Curried Chicken Salad

Chicken: I recommend purchasing chicken breasts or chicken breast tenderloins for this recipe. If you are not going to make your own chicken, purchase a rotisserie chicken and use the white meat.

Mayonnaise: Use a high-quality mayo -- I recommend Duke's.

Produce: Red onion, celery, green onion, lime.

Raisins: Your brand of choice.

Nuts: Whole cashews -- unsalted, if possible, to control the salt content.

Seasonings: Curry powder -- I recommend Spice Islands.

Curried Chicken Salad

How To Make Curried Chicken Salad

  1. If preparing your own chicken, cook via your desired method: boiling, in the oven, or stovetop. Dice chicken once cooled.
  2. Add chicken to a large mixing bowl. To the bowl, add mayonnaise, red onion, celery, green onion, lime juice, raisins, and curry powder. Mix until well-incorporated and refrigerate.
  3. Prior to serving, stir in cashews. Enjoy!
Curried Chicken Salad

Curried Chicken Salad: Tips and Tricks

  1. As curry is the main seasoning, purchase a good quality curry powder.
  2. If you do not want to make your own chicken, purchase a rotisserie and dice the white meat.
  3. Stir in the cashews right before serving. This will ensure that they stay crunchy, adding a wonderful texture to this dish.
Curried Chicken Salad

Curried Chicken Salad: How To Serve

  1. Inside a croissant
  2. On top of salad
  3. With toast
  4. Aside your cracker of choice
Curried Chicken Salad

The Recipe

Love my curried chicken salad? Try my traditional southern chicken salad with grapes!

Curried Chicken Salad

Curried Chicken Salad

JC Phelps
There's chicken salad and then there's my curried chicken salad. Sweet, savory, and robust in flavor -- y'all will love it!
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Indian
Servings 8 servings
Calories 752 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 c. cooked chicken diced
  • 1.75 c. good mayonnaise such as Duke's
  • 1.5 tbsp. curry powder more to taste
  • 1 c. whole cashews
  • 1 c. celery chopped
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • ¼ red onion diced
  • .25 c. raisins
  • ½ lime juiced
  • kosher salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • If preparing your own chicken, cook via your desired method: boiling, in the oven, or stovetop. Dice chicken once cooled.
  • Add chicken to a large mixing bowl. To the bowl, add mayonnaise, red onion, celery, green onion, lime juice, raisins, and curry powder. Mix until well-incorporated and refrigerate.
  • Prior to serving, stir in cashews. Enjoy!

Notes

  • As curry is the main seasoning, purchase a good quality curry powder.
  • If you do not want to make your own chicken, purchase a rotisserie and dice the white meat.
  • Stir in the cashews right before serving. This will ensure that they stay crunchy, adding a wonderful texture to this dish.

Nutrition

Calories: 752kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 36gFat: 60gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 27gMonounsaturated Fat: 19gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 449mgPotassium: 675mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 274IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 61mgIron: 5mg
Keyword chicken salad, curried chicken salad
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Curried Chicken Salad

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JC

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Love my curried chicken salad? Try my traditional southern chicken salad with grapes!

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