Ina Garten's Curried Chicken Salad
Elevate your lunchtime routine with *Ina Garten's Curried Chicken Salad*, a delightful balance of savory, tangy, and sweet flavors. This recipe features tender, oven-roasted chicken breasts tossed in a creamy, spiced curry mayonnaise, perfectly complemented by the crunch of diced celery, the sweetness of golden raisins, and the richness of salted cashews. Not only is it quick to prepare—just 15 minutes of prep with a total cook time of under an hour—but it’s also endlessly versatile. Serve it chilled or at room temperature as a sandwich filler, atop a bed of crisp greens, or alongside crackers for an easy yet elegant meal. Whether you’re entertaining guests or meal-prepping for the week, this curried chicken salad is a flavorful, crowd-pleasing dish packed with texture and vibrant personality!
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Ingredients
- 3 pieces Chicken breasts, bone-in and skin-on
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Curry powder
- 1 cup Celery, medium-diced
- 1 cup Golden raisins
- 0.5 cup Salted cashews, roughly chopped
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Step 2
Place the chicken breasts on a baking sheet. Rub them with olive oil and season with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.
Step 3
Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature.
Step 4
Once the chicken has cooled, remove the skin and bones. Cut the chicken into bite-sized cubes and set aside.
Step 5
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and curry powder until smooth.
Step 6
Add the diced chicken, celery, and golden raisins to the bowl. Mix well to combine.
Step 7
Fold in the chopped cashews just before serving to maintain their crunch.
Step 8
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if desired.
Step 9
Serve the curried chicken salad chilled or at room temperature, as a sandwich filling, on a bed of greens, or with crackers.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1186.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3765.7 |
| Total Fat 268.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 36.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 622.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5707.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 200.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 12.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 114.4g | |
| Protein 153.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 22.5IU | 0% |
| Calcium 273.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 17.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3271.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories