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Healthy and Flavorful Fruity Curry Chicken Salad in 20 Minutes
Fruity Curry Chicken Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with a creamy curry dressing, fresh fruits, and crunchy vegetables. It’s a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and spicy, making it an ideal option for lunch, a light dinner, or even as a side at a gathering.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (about 2 chicken breasts or thighs)
- 1/2 cup red grapes halved
- 1/2 cup diced apples such as Granny Smith or Fuji
- 1/4 cup diced celery
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup toasted walnuts or almonds optional
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp curry powder adjust to taste
- 1 tsp honey optional for extra sweetness
- Salt and pepper to taste
- A squeeze of fresh lemon juice optional
- Mixed greens optional, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken:
- If using raw chicken, season the chicken breasts or thighs with salt and pepper.
- Heat a little oil in a pan over medium heat, cook the chicken for 6-8 minutes per side until fully cooked, then shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Allow the chicken to cool slightly.
- Combine the Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, add the shredded chicken, grapes, diced apples, celery, red onion, and nuts (if using).
- Make the Dressing:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, curry powder, honey (if using), salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- If you want a touch of freshness, squeeze in a little lemon juice.
- Mix Everything Together:
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss everything together gently until fully coated.
- Serve:
- Serve the Fruity Curry Chicken Salad chilled, over a bed of mixed greens or in a wrap or sandwich, if preferred.
Notes
- You can customize the salad by adding other fruits, such as dried cranberries, pineapple, or mango.
- For a lighter version, you can substitute the mayonnaise with extra Greek yogurt or use a light mayo.
- Add more or less curry powder depending on how strong you want the flavor.
- The salad can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Serve in a wrap, on crackers, or alongside a simple side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 28gFat: 20gSodium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 9g