Curry Chicken Salad

Elevate your lunch game with this vibrant and flavor-packed Curry Chicken Salad! Featuring tender, oven-roasted chicken breasts tossed in a creamy blend of curry-spiced mayonnaise and Greek yogurt, this salad delivers a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and tangy. Crunchy celery, crisp apple, and slivered almonds add texture, while plump raisins and a drizzle of honey provide a delightful hint of sweetness. Brightened with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lemon juice, this versatile dish is perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or as a refreshing salad topper. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy-to-make recipe is a healthy, crowd-pleasing addition to your meal rotation!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces chicken breasts
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1.5 tablespoons curry powder
• 0.5 cup mayonnaise
• 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 pieces celery stalks
• 0.5 small red onion
• 1 medium apple
• 0.5 cup raisins
• 0.5 cup almonds
• 2 tablespoons cilantro

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Season the chicken breasts with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.

Step 3

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 4

Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.

Step 5

Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.

Step 6

Remove the chicken from the oven and let it cool, then dice it into bite-sized pieces.

Step 7

In a large bowl, whisk together 1.5 tablespoons of curry powder, 0.5 cup of mayonnaise, 0.5 cup of Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon of honey, and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice until well combined.

Step 8

Dice 2 celery stalks, finely chop 0.5 small red onion, and chop 1 medium apple into small cubes.

Step 9

Add the diced chicken, celery, red onion, apple, 0.5 cup of raisins, and 0.5 cup of almonds to the curry dressing. Toss everything together until the ingredients are well coated.

Step 10

Chop 2 tablespoons of cilantro and stir it into the salad.

Step 11

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 12

Serve the curry chicken salad chilled or at room temperature. Great for sandwiches, wraps, or as a topping for green salads.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1146.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2645.0

Total Fat 163.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 18.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 407.6mg	0%
Sodium 6089.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 159.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.6g	0%
Total Sugars 102.8g
Protein 139.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 455.9mg	0%
Iron 14.4mg	0%
Potassium 1345.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.2%

Protein: 20.9%

Carbs: 24.0%