Curried Chicken Salad Recipe

Name: Curried Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 chicken breasts, bone in, skin on; olive oil; salt; fresh ground black pepper; 1 ½ cups good mayonnaise; ⅓ cup dry white wine; ¼ cup Major Grey chutney; 3 tablespoons curry powder; 2 large celery ribs, medium diced; ¼ cup chopped scallion (2 scallions); ¼ cup raisins; 1 cup whole roasted salted cashews

Servings: persons

6 chicken breasts, bone in, skin on
olive oil
salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 ½ cups good mayonnaise
⅓ cup dry white wine
¼ cup Major Grey chutney
3 tablespoons curry powder
2 large celery ribs, medium diced
¼ cup chopped scallion (2 scallions)
¼ cup raisins
1 cup whole roasted salted cashews

1
Preheat the oven to 350F.
2
Place the chicken breasts on a sheet pan and rub the skin with olive oil.
3
Sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper.
4
Roast for 35 to 40 minutes, until the chicken is just cooked.
5
Set aside until cool enough to handle.
6
Remove the meat from the bones, discard the skin and dice the chicken into bite size pieces.
7
For the dressing, combine the mayonnaise, wine, chutney, curry powder and 1 1/2 tsp salt in the bowl of a food processor and process until smooth.
8
Combine the chicken with enough dressing to moisten well.
9
Add the celery, scallions, raisins, and mix well.
10
Chill for several hours to let the flavors blend.
11
Add the cashews and serve.

868

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 chicken breasts, bone in, skin on, olive oil, salt, fresh ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Curried Chicken Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Curried Chicken Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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