Curry Chicken Salad

5 from 5 votes

Curry chicken salad is chock full of tender cooked chicken, tangy onions, crisp celery, oh-so-sweet golden raisins, and of course, plenty of curry powder. The flavor combination can’t be beat. Serve on a sandwich, over a bed of lettuce, or on its own!

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Lunch, Main Dish, Sandwich

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Curry Chicken Salad

Servings: servings

Author: Caytlin McCleery

Ingredients

16 ounces cooked chicken cubed
2 ribs celery minced
1 apple diced into 1/4 inch cubes, about 1/2 cup
1/4 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup slivered almonds toasted
1/4 cup green onions chopped
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
2 tablespoons curry powder
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
chopped fresh cilantro (Optional) chopped for garnish

Instructions

In a large bowl, toss together cubed chicken, celery, apple, raisins, almonds, and green onions.
In a separate bowl, add mayonnaise, curry powder, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Stir until well combined.
Pour sauce mixture into the bowl with chopped ingredients and toss to combine. Let chill for a few hours, covered.
Serve in a lettuce wrap, tortilla, or croissant.

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Notes

Can use cashews as an alternative

This recipe is great when you have leftover chicken, need to meal prep, and awesome for picnicking

Letting them sit for a few hours in the fridge will make the flavors come together even more

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