Curried Chicken Salad With Mango Recipe

Name: Curried Chicken Salad With Mango
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups diced cooked chicken breasts (procedure below); 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 mangoes (or a combination of the two) or 2 papayas, peeled, pitted, and cut into 1-inch pieces (or a combination of the two); 2 celery ribs, chopped; 4 scallions, sliced thin (use the white part and some of the green part); ¼ cup nonfat plain yogurt; ¼ cup low-fat mayonnaise; 1 ½ teaspoons curry powder; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; salt and pepper; lettuce, for lining the plates; 2 tablespoons chopped cashews (optional); 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 pounds total); water or chicken broth, to cover

Servings: persons

4 cups diced cooked chicken breasts (procedure below)
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 mangoes (or a combination of the two) or 2 papayas, peeled, pitted, and cut into 1-inch pieces (or a combination of the two)
2 celery ribs, chopped
4 scallions, sliced thin (use the white part and some of the green part)
¼ cup nonfat plain yogurt
¼ cup low-fat mayonnaise
1 ½ teaspoons curry powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin
salt and pepper
lettuce, for lining the plates
2 tablespoons chopped cashews (optional)
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 pounds total)
water or chicken broth, to cover

1
In a large bowl, combine the chicken, lime juice, mangoes, celery, and scallions.
2
In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt, mayonnaise, spices, and salt and pepper to taste.
3
Add to the chicken mixture, and toss.
4
Arrange a mound of chicken on top of the lettuce.
5
Garnish each portion with 2 teaspoons of the chopped cashews, if using.
6
How To Poach Chicken Breasts:.
7
In a saucepan, combine the chicken breast halves with enough water to cover.
8
Remove the chicken from the water and bring the water to a boil.
9
Return the chicken to the pan, and simmer it gently for 5 minutes.
10
Remove the pan from the heat and let it stand, covered, for 10 minutes.
11
Check the chicken to make sure it is cooked through.
12
If it is not, simmer it an additional 2 minutes.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups diced cooked chicken breasts (procedure below), 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 2 mangoes (or a combination of the two) or 2 papayas, peeled, pitted, and cut into 1-inch pieces (or a combination of the two), 2 celery ribs, chopped, and more.

Yes, Curried Chicken Salad With Mango 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 With Mango

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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