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Curried chicken salad in a lettuce wrap with wild rice and dried cranberries.

Curried Chicken Salad

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  • Author: Erin Jensen
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Counter Top
  • Cuisine: Middle Eastern-Inspired

Description

Our quick and easy Curry Chicken Salad is a flavorful spin on the classic summer recipe that everyone knows and loves!


Ingredients

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  • 1.25 pounds cooked, shredded chicken (about 3 boneless, skinless chicken thighs)
  • 1 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 3/4 cup wild rice, cooked*
  • 1/2 cup craisins
  • 1/3 cup slivered almonds
  • 1/3 cup green onions, sliced
  • 1/3 cup celery, diced
  • 5 tablespoons mango chutney
  • 23 tablespoons lime juice
  • 45 teaspoons curry powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, more if desired
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • serving suggestion: croissants, buttered lettuce, bread

Instructions

  1. Put all of the ingredients in a large bowl. Mix until everything is fully combined.
  2. Taste and adjust any seasonings or flavors to your liking.
  3. Serve immediately or store in the fridge for later.

Notes

  • *Wild Rice: learn how to cook wild rice on the stove top, make Instant Pot Wild Rice or buy canned wild rice (drained) to use for no extra cook time!
  • Chicken: simply learn how to boil chicken thighs to use in this recipe, but feel free to also use rotisserie chicken, leftover chicken, or make some poached chicken.
  • Serving: there are a variety of different ways to enjoy this chicken salad – wrap, sandwich, or by itself.
  • Storage: leftovers can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4-5 days.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 6 oz
  • Calories: 891
  • Sugar: 16.2 g
  • Sodium: 817.7 mg
  • Fat: 66.2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 46.2 g
  • Fiber: 5.7 g
  • Protein: 30.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 135.8 mg