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Curried Chicken Salad.

Apr 6, 2022 by Kelly Roenicke · 1 Comment

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chicken salad with curry

Try a twist on an old favorite with this curried chicken salad! Chicken, apples, green onion, and a creamy curry dressing make this lunchtime staple extra delicious. Enjoy it on toast or eat it with your favorite crackers.

curried chicken salad in a white bowl

Lunch is the one meal of the day that tends to trip me up. We tend to rely on sandwiches, or leftover soup or chili. It seems like we can get stuck in a rut with lunchtime foods.

The other day I made chicken salad, but with a twist – lots of flavor from apples, curry powder, and onions. We do love classic chicken salad, but I also enjoy variations on this recipe, too.

This curried chicken salad has more flavor and texture than traditional chicken salad. It’s so tasty with homemade crackers or your favorite gluten free bread.

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Ingredients

  • boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • mayonnaise
  • salt and pepper
  • curry powder
  • sugar
  • Fuji apples
  • green onions

Instructions

  1. Boil the chicken breasts until they reach an internal temperature of 170 degrees.
  2. Allow the chicken to cool.
  3. Place the chicken breasts in a food processor, and pulse until it is finely shredded.
  4. Finely chop the apple and slice the green onions.
  5. Put the chicken, apple, and onions in a bowl. Add the mayonnaise, salt, pepper, curry, and sugar. Stir well. Add more seasoning if desired.
ingredients for curried chicken salad

Ingredient Notes

  • Chicken – I find it easiest to use boneless, skinless chicken breasts for this recipe. Boiling the chicken is an easy way to cook it. If you have leftover chicken that you’ve roasted or grilled, you can use that! I have made this with roasted chicken before and it works well.
  • Mayo – Use whatever brand of mayonnaise that works for your particular needs. We like Earth Balance Vegan Mayonnaise.
  • Curry Powder – I don’t find that this is spicy with this amount of curry powder, it’s just flavorful. If you want a stronger flavor, use more curry powder.

Serving Suggestions

  • This is delicious with crackers – try homemade oat crackers!
  • You can also serve this on gluten free bread or in a gluten free pita.
  • Try this in a lettuce wrap for a refreshing option!

Variations

  • Try adding some dried cranberries, dried cherries, raisins, or currants to this chicken salad.
  • If you can have nuts, some walnuts or pecans would be tasty in here. You could also add seeds for a little crunch.
  • Sometimes I like to add some fresh cilantro to this recipe for a little more flavor.

More Gluten Free Lunch Recipes

  • Pineapple Chicken Salad
  • Dairy Free Cheesy Vegetable Soup
  • Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
  • Cilantro White Bean Dip
  • Lentil Rice Sweet Potato Bowls
curried chicken salad with apples

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Recipe

easy curried chicken salad
5 from 1 vote
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Curried Chicken Salad.

Curried chicken salad is full of flavor with a delicious dressing, sweet apples, and green onions. Try this tasty dish for your next lunch or post workout snack.

Course Entree
Cuisine Dairy Free, gluten free
Keyword easy
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4
Calories 396 kcal
Author Kelly Roenicke

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • â…” cup egg free mayonnaise
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 2 teaspoons curry powder
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • ¾ cup Fuji apple diced small
  • 3 green onions sliced
US Customary – Metric

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken in a pot with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium. Simmer until the chicken is no longer pink, and reaches an internal temperature of 170 degrees. This will take about 18-20 minutes.

  2. Place the cooked chicken breasts on a plate to cool. Slice each one in half to speed up the cooling process. It will probably take about 20-30 minutes for the chicken to cool down.

  3. Put the cooled, cooked chicken breasts in the food processor. Pulse a few times until the chicken is finely chopped.

  4. Place the chopped chicken in a bowl, and add the chopped apple and sliced green onions. Add the mayonnaise, salt, pepper, curry powder, and sugar. Stir well.

  5. Serve with crackers or toast.

Recipe Notes

If you aren’t on an egg free diet, you can use regular mayonnaise.

You can add some dried cherries or cranberries to this if you like. You can also add seeds or nuts for a little crunch.

This chicken salad will keep in the refrigerator for three days.

Nutrition Facts
Curried Chicken Salad.
Amount per Serving
Calories
396
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
27
g
42
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Cholesterol
 
73
mg
24
%
Sodium
 
638
mg
28
%
Potassium
 
487
mg
14
%
Carbohydrates
 
9
g
3
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
5
g
6
%
Protein
 
24
g
48
%
Vitamin A
 
147
IU
3
%
Vitamin C
 
4
mg
5
%
Calcium
 
19
mg
2
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Mom to two boys with food allergies and sensitivities, Kelly is passionate about allergy friendly cooking and baking. She believes that you can enjoy amazing, easy recipes even when cooking for multiple food allergies.
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  1. Darryl

    April 06, 2022 at 9:37 pm

    5 stars
    One of my favorite lunches!

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