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Curried Chicken Salad

Curried Chicken Salad

116 Ratings
116 Ratings
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Curried Chicken Salad
Makes: 4 Servings
Total Cost: $$$$
Preparation Time: 40 minutes

Shredded chicken is coated with yogurt, curry powder, and cilantro and combined with crisp celery and apples give this salad delicious flavor with a refreshing "crunch." Chill and serve with crackers or use as a sandwich filling.

Ingredients

  • 4 cooked cooled chicken thighs (about 3 cups shredded)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/8 cup low-fat yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder (or more to taste)
  • 2 celery stalks (diced or sliced)
  • 1 apple (cored and diced)
  • 1/4 cup mandarin oranges, canned, drained
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (and/or basil leaves)

Directions

  1. Put chicken in a bowl and add remaining ingredients. Mix to combine.
  2. Cover and refrigerate at least one hour and up three days.

Notes

If you do not have leftover chicken, you can poach chicken. Put 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs in a pan and cover with cold water (about 4 cups) and bring to a boil over high heat. Lower the heat and cook for 10 minutes. Turn the heat off, turn the chicken pieces over and set aside for 20 minutes. Remove the thighs with a slotted spoon and set aside to cool completely. Shred and prepare recipe as directed.

You can also substitute 2 cans of drained light tuna, instead of chicken thighs.

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Source:

USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 cup
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 301
Total Fat 18 g
Saturated Fat 4 g
Cholesterol 96 mg
Sodium 438 mg
Carbohydrates 7 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 5 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 27 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 48 mg
Iron 2 mg
Potassium 377 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 301
Total Fat 18 g
Saturated Fat 4 g
Monounsaturated Fat 6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 7 g
Linoleic Acid 2 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 10 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 51 mg
Cholesterol 96 mg
Carbohydrates 7 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 5 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 27 g
Minerals
Calcium 48 mg
Potassium 377 mg
Sodium 438 mg
Copper 122 mcg
Iron 2 mg
Magnesium 35 mg
Phosphorus 210 mg
Selenium 30 mcg
Zinc 3 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 35 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.4 mg
Vitamin B12 0.4 mcg
Vitamin C 3 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 37 mcg
Folate 18 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.3 mg
Niacin 7 mg
Choline 77 mg

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Please note: nutrient values are subject to change as data is updated

MyPlate Food Groups

Fruits 1/4 cups
Vegetables 1/4 cups
Protein Foods 3 1/2 ounces
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