Description
Say goodbye to boring sandwiches and hello to bold, creamy, crunchy magic! This Curried Chicken Salad is your golden ticket to flavor—where juicy chicken meets toasty curry, sweet raisins, crisp apples, and a creamy yogurt-mayo dressing that hits every note. It’s cozy and exotic, simple yet wow-worthy. Whip it up in minutes, chill if you can wait, and turn everyday chicken into something extraordinary. Your lunchbox is about to level up.
Ingredients
• 2 cups cooked chicken, diced or shredded
• ½ cup plain yogurt (or Greek/coconut yogurt)
• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp curry powder, toasted
• ½ cup raisins or dried cranberries
• ½ cup apple, diced (tossed in lemon juice)
• ¼ cup celery, diced
• Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: pinch cayenne, squeeze of honey
Instructions
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Toast Curry Powder: Heat in a dry pan for 60–90 seconds until fragrant. Cool.
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Mix Dressing: In a large bowl, whisk yogurt, mayo, toasted curry powder, salt, and pepper.
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Fold It All In: Add chicken, raisins, apple, and celery. Gently fold to combine.
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Chill & Serve: Refrigerate 30 mins to let flavors mingle—or dig in right away! Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
Notes
• Tropical Vibe: Mango + coconut flakes + dried pineapple.
• Plant-Powered: Sub chickpeas or lentils for chicken.
• Nutty Crunch: Add toasted cashews or pepitas.
• Low Carb: Use sugar-free dried fruit + full-fat yogurt.
• Herb Love: Add fresh mint or chives for brightness.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
Nutrition
- Calories: 320per serving
- Fat: 16g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Protein: 22g