Curry Chicken Salad
Chicken salad is one of my favorite easy meals, and this twist on the classic recipe is absolutely delicious. This curry chicken salad is a great recipe to make in advance for a busy week ahead as a grab and go option.
The almonds in this recipe offer a nutty flavor and add crunch for texture. The green onions, celery, and cilantro add a brightness and freshness, while the lemon adds tang to this flavorful salad. The curry powder and turmeric are such a wonderful combo that really will make your taste buds happy. Curry powder is a blend of a variety of spices, including turmeric, chili powder, ground coriander, ground cumin, ground ginger and pepper. You can find it in mild, medium or hot strengths. So choose your favorite to use – any of them will work in the recipe.
Believe it or not, this recipe only takes 10 minutes to throw together! I save time by using a precooked rotisserie chicken instead of cooking the chicken myself. But if you have leftover roasted or baked chicken on hand, that will work perfectly, too!
Start by mixing the mayo, lemon juice, curry powder, garlic powder, and turmeric in a large bowl.
Add the cubed chicken, green onion, celery, cilantro and toasted almonds. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Allow the flavors to really come together by refrigerating for at least an hour.
Eat this curry chicken salad as is, or in a butter lettuce wrap for even more crunch.
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- 🔪 Prep 10 mins
- ❄️ resting time 1 hr
- ⏱ Total 1 hr 10 mins
- 🍽 Yield 6 people
Ingredients
Instructions
4 steps- In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, curry powder, garlic powder, and turmeric.
- Add cubed chicken, green onion, celery, cilantro and toasted almonds. Salt and pepper to taste.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour to let flavors meld.
- Enjoy!
Notes
I have many meal prep recipes to help make your life – and busy weeks – easier. I also share lots of chicken recipes, so if you’re a fan of chicken, make sure to check out these chicken recipes here.
12 Comments
Erika
February 8, 2019 at 5:14 amWhat is the fat per serving please?
Suzanne
February 8, 2019 at 5:05 pm15g
Nancy
February 10, 2019 at 6:17 pmHow are you cooking the chicken in this recipe?
Suzanne
January 13, 2020 at 11:08 pmHi Nancy, I use whatever precooked chicken I have on hand, either rotisserie, grilled, poached or baked.
Michelle
February 11, 2019 at 10:29 pmThis is so delicious! Thank you!
Jody
May 5, 2019 at 7:36 amAre you using regular mayo or avocado mayo? I thought avocado mayo is the only keto approved.
Suzanne
May 7, 2019 at 8:20 pmAvocado mayo is a great choice due to healthier oils used, however regular mayonnaise is often used as well.
Julie
March 4, 2019 at 1:48 amWhat is the serving size like 1/4 cup?
Suzanne
January 13, 2020 at 11:02 pmHi Julie, the serving size is 1/2 cup.
Michelle Rutherford
March 12, 2019 at 10:57 amThese are so delicious! Just one problem. My husband and I are almost two weeks in to the diet and have been following your 30 day meal plan (all delish btw). I’m fine with the portions, but my husband is a big guy and is starving (and whining about it lol) all day long. Is there anything I can do to make him feel fuller without having him overeat? I know your cookbook has snacks and desert, but when is it ok to eat them?
Suzanne
January 13, 2020 at 11:02 pmHi Michelle, Great question! I would recommend figuring out his macro range and then eat accordingly. The 30 day meal plan is to help with ideas for breakfast, lunch and dinner, but everyone’s needs are going to be a little different. He can still follow the meal plan and then supplement with snacks, sides or larger portions to meet his macronutrient needs.
The link to my free Keto Calculator is here https://ketokarma.com/keto-calculator/
Bonnie
February 5, 2020 at 6:09 pmSo so so so delicious! Thank you for this, it’s my new favorite!