It's one of my all time favorite things to make with leftover chicken, this Curried Chicken Salad was made with grilled boneless, skinless chicken thighs that had marinated in a bit of olive oil and lots of fresh herbs...
Thigh meat works well in a curried chicken salad as the rich, dark meat of the thigh pairs well with the complexity of a curry powder. Raisins, almonds, celery, scallion, a touch of lemon and herbs completes the dish...
Even better the next day...read on for the recipe.....
Curried Chicken Salad
3 large boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cooked and cooled (ours was grilled and herb rubbed)
1/4 to 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
1/4 cup Plain Yogurt
1 tsp. curry powder (large teaspoon)
1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
1/2 tsp. hot paprika (optional, but it adds a slight kick)
1/3 cup celery, finely diced
1/4 cup scallion, chopped
2 T. cilantro, chopped
1 T. fresh lemon juice
a handful of raisins
a small handful of sliced almonds
Kosher salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Chop up your chicken into bite size pieces.
In a medium bowl mix together mayonnaise, yogurt, curry powder, turmeric powder, paprika, celery, scallion, cilantro and lemon juice.
Fold your chicken into the mayonnaise/yogurt mixture.
Add your raisins and almonds and salt and pepper to taste. Even better the next day eaten cold!
10 comments:
Curried chicken salad is one of the best things on earth! Deeeeeelish! I love the bright color, the sweet hints of raisin and the crunch of the celery & nuts. Perfect on a hot summer day!
Omg....I am sitting in an easy chair wishing you would make this for me. The only problem is I can't stop eating this if it's in front of me.
Glad to see someone using thighs instead of the ubiquitous boneless skinless breast. Lovely salad.
I think curried chicken salad is just about the best! I'll have to compare my recipe to yours. It's been awhile since I've made it. Great photos.
Thanks guys :) My husband (who used to say, "I'm not a huge curry fan...") LOOOOVED IT!!!
Who says you can't change someone??? Am I right?! :)
wow this looks amazing :-)
this is gorgeous..my hubs would love this..:)
Tasty Appetite
Fantastic use of leftover chicken!! Love curry...especially if it's got a bit of heat to it :)
Carolyn, you simply have the best recipes and ideas for eating well. You make eating real food fun and I always look forward to your posts. Love that this recipe uses chicken thighs because I still have a few in the freezer from a shopping mistake. Why is it that all my problems lead back to my thighs? ha
I bet you hubby loved this, it looks sensational!
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