Curried Chicken Salad

This flavorful Curried Chicken Salad is a spectacular option to serve as an appetizer, an entree or stuffed into freshly baked croissants.

Curried Chicken Salad

This Curried Chicken Salad is a nice flavor twist and a welcome change to a standard version of chicken salad. It has a sweet and spicy flavor combination that’s really appealing. How to make Curried Chicken Salad: (Scroll down for full printable recipe.)

• Toast Almonds – Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spread the almonds in an even layer on a baking sheet. Toast for 6-8 minutes, then set aside to cool while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
• Dressing – In a large mixing bowl whisk together the mayonnaise, chutney, half and half, lemon juice, curry powder, salt and pepper.
• Mix-ins – Add almonds, chicken, celery, raisins and cilantro.
• Combine – Stir until fully combined then taste and adjust the salt and black pepper.
• Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 4 hours.
• Serve in toasted phyllo cups, on mini croissants, or sourdough rolls.

How to Make the BEST Curried Chicken Salad Recipe

If you’ve never made spicy chicken salad, make a small batch and give it a try. It just may be the salad recipe you didn’t know you were looking for.

• Ingredients you’ll need to make homemade Curried Chicken Salad: Roasted or rotisserie chicken, toasted slivered almonds or pecan pieces, mayonnaise, chutney (I used Crosse & Blackwell- Apricot Chardonnay), half and half, fresh lemon juice, curry powder, salt, black pepper, finely diced celery, golden raisins and fresh cilantro.
• Kitchen tools you’ll need: Large bowl, whisk, measuring cups and spoons, sharp knife and cutting board.
• How to Serve Curried Chicken Salad: It’s a wonderful appetizer, when served on mini croissants or in mini phyllo cups for a bite size treat.
• You can also enjoy it on a bed of bibb lettuce for a main course meal, if you like.
• We adore the flavor of cilantro, so, it definitely makes an appearance in my curried chicken salad.  If you’re not sure about adding cilantro to yours, you can omit.
• This salad will keep for 3 days in the refrigerator when stored in a tightly sealed container.
• Use  quality brand of chutney. It adds to the flavor plus it adds just a touch of sweetness to balance the spice.
• Other chicken salad recipes you may enjoy are my recipes for Waldorf chicken salad, hot chicken salad or cranberry almond chicken salad filled with chewy cranberries.
• You may also enjoy this recipe for Thai Curry Chicken from Recipe Girl.
• Store Curried Chicken Salad chilled in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

More Easy Chicken Recipes to Make

• Southern Fried Chicken and Waffles uses chicken tenders in place of bone-in chicken pieces.
• Chicken Cordon Bleu Noodle Casserole is a family pleaser!
• Smothered Asiago Chicken with Spinach and Mushrooms will delight the low carb eaters at your table.
• Chicken Street Tacos can be made in an air fryer, grilled or roasted in the oven.
• Chicken Cakes and Remoulade Sauce is another quick meal option that’s packed with flavor.
• Oven Fried Provolone Stuffed Chicken Breasts have all the makings of an Italian feast.

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Helpful Kitchen Items:

• Mixing Bowls
• Knife and Chopping Board
• Measuring Set
• Colander