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    Curry Chicken Salad with Leftover Rotisserie Chicken

    | Yield 8 | April 1, 2021 | Updated: September 12, 2021 by Kita | This post includes affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Simple, quick, pack-in lunches are perfect to have ready whenever the team gets hungry. This recipe puts to use leftovers from a rotisserie chicken, fresh herbs, warm curry spices, dried fruit, nuts, and more for a globally inspired spin on the classic chicken that perfect for wraps, sandwiches, lettuce cups or just spooning onto a cracker! Easy to make ahead and dish ut when ready.

    Curry Chicken Salad Recipe with Leftover Rotisserie Chicken

    This post was sponsored by GoRVing. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

    From foil-wrapped sandwiches, ready to be tossed on the coals, to marinating steaks ahead of time for epic tacos or nachos, prepping meals ahead of time is my trick to making sure everyone can eat when hungry and clean up is a breeze.

    For this curry chicken salad, I use up leftover rotisserie chicken seasoned that tastes amazing with the warm flavors of curry powder, sweetness from chopped dried mangos, crunch and extra protein from chopped cashews, and a hit of unsweetened coconut flakes to really change up what people think of when they imagine chicken salad.

    It’s hearty and yet light. The hint of sweetness from the fruit is balanced with the richness of the spice and the pop of bright fresh herbs really sets this one apart and has everyone raving about it!

    Without the bread, it’s even a keto-friendly chicken salad for those looking to jazz up their menus. Personally, I love it over a bed of crisp romaine and iceberg lettuce on a hot day.

    What you need for Curry Chicken Salad

    Ingredients to Cook Curry Chicken Salad

    Grab a rotisserie chicken from the market or one you smoked yourself at home, and a few other pantry staples like mayo, lemon, agave, salt, celery, onion, carrot, and apples. Special ingredients that make this chicken salad taste amazing are curry powder, the yellow kind like this one, not the red, roasted cashews, and unsweetened coconut flakes.

    To really boost the fresh flavors I also added in fresh mint and a sprinkle of my Over Easy herb blend.

    Preparing Curry Chicken Salad with rotisserie chicken, Mayo, Lemon, celery, onion, carrot, apples & curry powder

    Make ahead of time

    So how do you make curry chicken salad? Pretty sure it couldn’t be easier. Ok, I’m not sure how Martha or Paula make their chicken salad, but this one you can make as quick as tossing everything into your own bowl and mixing it up.

    Start by whipping the mayo with curry powder, lemon juice, agave, and salt. Then fold in all of the chopped ingredients, saving the mint for last once everything is well coated and mixed.

    The trick for amazing flavor is to then let the chicken salad sit for at least 2 to 4 hours to let the flavors develop. I make this before I even hit the road for the next adventure and store it in reusable jars for single servings.

    Make this ahead of time and store it in the fridge or a cooler until you’re ready to use. And bonus, it can be made up to 4 days in advance. Your camp lunch menu can thank me later.

    GirlCarnivore Pro Tip: Mayo-based salads can lose a bit of moisture over time. Keep an extra batch of the curry aioli on hand to stir in or smear on bread or wraps as needed if you make this ahead of time.

    As for what to serve with it, I keep it simple with chicken salad. If it’s not on an easy sandwich (as shown), or scooped onto crackers, I am probably just going to pile it into the middle of an amazing salad loaded with sliced sweet peppers and radishes for crunch. Some carrot sticks and apple slices go a long way here too. If you really want to live it up, grill some potato wedges to serve alongside.

    Curry Chicken Salad Served with Bread

    Want more global flavor inspiration? Try some of my favorite recipes

    • Quick Salmon Curry
    • Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Salad
    • Red Curry Coconut Pork
    • Chicken Soup with Roasted Butternut Squash & Curry
    • Gas Grilled Rotisserie Picanha
    • Curry Chicken Kabobs with Coconut Turmeric Rice

    If you’ve tried my Curry Chicken Salad Recipe or any other recipe on GirlCarnivore.com please don’t forget to rate the recipe and let me know where you found it in the comments below. I get inspired by your feedback and comments! You can also FOLLOW ME on Instagram @girlcarnivore as well as on  Twitter and Facebook.

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    Curry Chicken Salad

    Whip up a hearty chicken salad using leftover rotisserie chicken with warm curry spices, sweet mangos, crunchy cashew, and fresh mint! Make-ahead recipe perfect for salads, wraps, sandwiches, and more!
    Course: Main Course, Salad
    Cuisine: American
    Author: Kita Roberts
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time0 mins
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 278kcal

    Ingredients

    For the dressing

    • ½ cup Mayo
    • 1 tablespoon Curry powder
    • 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
    • ½ teaspoon Agave

    For the Chicken Salad

    • 2 lbs Chicken cooked and chopped
    • 1 teaspoon GirlCarnivore Over Easy Egg & Everything Blend
    • ½ Apple cored, seeded, and diced
    • ½ White onion diced
    • 2 Celery stalks chopped
    • ¼ cup Shredded carrot
    • 3 Green onions chopped
    • ¼ cup Cashews chopped
    • ¼ cup Dried mango
    • 1 teaspoon Coconut flakes unsweetened
    • Salt and pepper
    • 2 tbsp Fresh Mint chopped

    For Sandwich Assembly (Optional)

    • Greens
    • Bread
    • Tomato
    • Microgreens

    Instructions

    Make Dressing:

    • In a bowl, whisk Mayo and curry together.
    • Add lemon juice, and a touch of salt.
    • Stir until combined

    Prep Chicken

    • In a large bowl, toss the chicken, GirlCarnivore Over Easy spice blend, apple, onion, celery, shredded carrots, cashews, and mangos with the dressing.
    • Season with salt and pepper.
    • Fold in the mint and coconut flakes.
    • Season with salt and pepper as desired.

    Store for later

    • Store the curry chicken salad in an airtight resealable contrainer in the fridge for at least 2 hours or up to 4 days until ready to use.

    Serve

    • Serve over hearty bread as a sandwich or as desired.

    Notes

    Everything in this recipe is options, don’t like apples, use grapes. Omit the dried fruit altogether or replace the mint with cilantro or parsley. Substitute as needed for your tastes. 
    Store in an airtight container for up to three days in refrigeration. 

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Curry Chicken Salad
    Amount Per Serving (1 g)
    Calories 278 Calories from Fat 189
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 21g32%
    Saturated Fat 4g25%
    Trans Fat 1g
    Cholesterol 47mg16%
    Sodium 133mg6%
    Potassium 210mg6%
    Carbohydrates 11g4%
    Fiber 2g8%
    Sugar 7g8%
    Protein 12g24%
    Vitamin A 1658IU33%
    Vitamin C 5mg6%
    Calcium 36mg4%
    Iron 2mg11%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Nutrition information provided is an estimate. For specific health concerns, please put the recipe into your Dr recommended nutrition calculator.
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