Best 8 Chicken Curry Salad In A Hurry Recipes

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Indulge in a flavor-packed culinary journey with our diverse collection of chicken curry salad recipes, ranging from classic and creamy to spicy and tangy, and even a gluten-free delight. These versatile salads are perfect for quick weekday lunches, light dinners, or refreshing meals on hot summer days. Discover a symphony of flavors in every bite, with tender chicken, fragrant curry spices, a variety of vegetables, and creamy dressings. Whether you prefer a mild or bold curry flavor, our recipes offer a delightful option to suit your taste buds. Ready your palate for a delightful culinary adventure with our curated selection of chicken curry salad recipes.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CURRY-IN-A-HURRY ROTISSERIE CHICKEN SALAD



Curry-in-a-Hurry Rotisserie Chicken Salad image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound rotisserie chicken meat, skinned, boned and diced
3 ribs celery, chopped
1 cup seedless red grapes, halved
1/2 cup shredded carrot, a couple of handfuls
4 scallions, chopped on an angle
1 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons curry powder or 2 rounded teaspoons mild curry paste
Salt and pepper
8 ounces mixed baby greens
2 tablespoons mango chutney, found on condiment aisle, plus some to pass at table
1 tablespoon rice wine or white vinegar, eyeball it
3 tablespoons vegetable, canola or safflower oil, eyeball it
1/4 cup (2 ounces) sliced smoked almonds

Steps:

  • Combine meat, celery, red grapes, carrot and scallions.Add yogurt and curry to the salad and toss to evenly distribute the curry. Season the salad with salt and pepper, to your taste.
  • To dress the greens, add salad to a bowl. In a second bowl, combine chutney and vinegar. Whisk in oil. Drizzle dressing over greens and toss.
  • To assemble, pile dressed greens on a plate. Using an ice cream scoop, place 2 scoops of chicken salad on greens. Garnish with toasted almonds.

CURRY IN A HURRY



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Curry needn't be a chore-like undertaking - here's a curry you can prepare in minutes

Provided by Mary Cadogan

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tbsp sunflower oil
1 red onion , thinly sliced
1 garlic clove
2 tsp ready-prepared ginger from a jar
½-1tsp ready chopped chillies , from a jar
200g can chopped tomatoes
200g raw peeled prawns or chopped skinless boneless chicken
2 tsp gujarati masala , or garam masala
3 tbsp low fat yogurt
handful coriander leaves, roughly chopped or torn

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a pan, add onion and fry until they colour. Crush the garlic into the pan, add ginger and chilli; cook briefly. Add tomatoes and a quarter of a can of water and bring to the boil. Simmer for 2 mins, add prawns or chicken and gujarati masala, cover and cook for 2-3 mins for prawns and 5-6 mins for chicken.
  • Reduce the heat to a simmer, then stir in the yogurt, a tablespoonful at time. Sprinkle with coriander and serve with warm garlic and coriander naans and a crisp salad of cucumber, shredded lettuce, sliced red onion and wedges of lemon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 calories, Fat 7 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 11 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 22 grams protein, Sodium 0.75 milligram of sodium

NO WORRY CHICKEN CURRY IN A HURRY SALAD



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This chicken salad is very zingy and fresh flavoured - and, is made with handy ingredients! Great for lunches, snacks, picnics or even as a sandwich filling. Adjust the curry powder to suit your own personal taste.

Provided by French Tart

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 pint whipping cream
1 -2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon capers, drained
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 tablespoon apricot jam or 1 tablespoon apricot chutney
salt
pepper
2 -3 cooked boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
1 head lettuce, washed and leaves separated
3 tomatoes, cut into wedges (or cherry tomatoes, halved)
1 red onion, peeled and cut into thin slices

Steps:

  • DRESSING: Whip the cream until holding soft peaks, and then gently fold in the remaining ingredients - adjusting them to suit your personal taste.
  • Add the diced chicken chunks to the dressing and gently mix through until the chicken pieces are well coated in the dressing.
  • Arrange the salad leaves on an attractive plate and pile the chicken in the dressing on top of the leaves.
  • Arrange the tomatoes around the edge of the plate and scatter the red onions over the top.
  • Serve with crusty bread, potato salad, chutney or use as a sandwich filling.
  • If taking on a picnic - pack the salad and chicken in dressing separately; arrange on plates when you get to your destination!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337.4, Fat 24.2, SaturatedFat 14.2, Cholesterol 118.1, Sodium 165.7, Carbohydrate 15.2, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 6.4, Protein 17.2

CHICKEN CURRY IN A HURRY



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons salted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
1 sweet potato, peeled and finely diced
1 tablespoon curry powder
One 13.5-ounce can coconut milk
1 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons honey, plus more to taste
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
1 rotisserie chicken, meat pulled and skin and bones discarded
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped, plus whole leaves, for garnish
A few dashes of hot sauce, such as sriracha
1/2 lime, juiced, plus 6 lime wedges, for serving
1/2 small mango, diced, for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, onion and sweet potato to the skillet and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Sprinkle the curry powder over the vegetables and continue cooking for another minute. Reduce the heat to medium low and pour in the coconut milk and broth, stirring to combine. Mix in the honey and salt. Allow the sauce to heat up until gently simmering.
  • Add the chicken to the sauce, tossing to coat, and allow it to simmer until warmed through, about 3 minutes. Turn off the heat. Mix in the chopped cilantro, hot sauce and lime juice.
  • Ladle the soup into bowls. Garnish with mango cubes, cilantro leaves and lime wedges.

NO WORRY CHICKEN CURRY IN A HURRY



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Sweet and spicy curried chicken, in a hurry! A delicious week night meal -- on the table in just 30 minutes start to finish!! Made with handy items from the pantry. Adjust the curry powder to suit your own personal taste. Serve over hot cooked rice with a side salad.

Provided by BecR2400

Categories     Curries

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 medium onions, peeled and quartered
1 inch fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped (or 1 teaspoon ground ginger)
1 teaspoon crushed garlic
1 tablespoon curry powder, to taste
2 tablespoons apricot jam or 2 tablespoons apricot chutney
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (10 ounce) can coconut milk
2 teaspoons whole cloves
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 cinnamon stick
salt
pepper
hot cooked rice, to serve

Steps:

  • Rinse chicken and pat dry. Cut into 2- inch chunks.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Saute chicken in oil until browned, about 15 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside in covered bowl; keep warm.
  • Saute onion in skillet until translucent; add ginger and garlic and saute until fragrant, then stir in the curry powder and the apricot jam or chutney.
  • Return chicken to skillet and add tomato sauce, coconut milk, cloves, cardamom and cinnamon stick.
  • Heat through and season with salt and pepper to taste (remove cinnamon stick and cloves before serving).
  • Serve over hot cooked rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423.8, Fat 22.1, SaturatedFat 13, Cholesterol 68.4, Sodium 683.7, Carbohydrate 28.1, Fiber 5, Sugar 15.2, Protein 31.6

CHICKEN CURRY IN A HURRY



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Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Food Processor     Chicken     Onion     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     Dinner     Lunch     Curry     Healthy     Simmer     Bon Appétit     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup mild Indian curry paste (such as Patak's)
1/3 cup white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom
1 3-to 3 1/2-pound cut-up chicken
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cups chopped onions (about 2 medium)
1 14 1/2-ounce can diced tomatoes in juice
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Combine curry paste, white wine vinegar, ginger, cumin, and cardamom in processor; blend to paste. Transfer spice paste to large bowl; add cut-up chicken pieces and rub to coat well, then sprinkle generously with salt and pepper.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and any spice paste remaining in bowl to skillet; cook until well browned, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to bowl. Add onions to skillet; sauté until golden, adding water by tablespoonfuls if dry, about 5 minutes. Add diced tomatoes with juice; bring to simmer. Return chicken pieces to skillet. Spoon some of juices in skillet over chicken. Bring to simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook until chicken is cooked through, adding water by 1/4 cupfuls to thin juices, if desired, and turning chicken once, about 25 minutes. Transfer chicken pieces and juices to shallow bowl. Divide chicken equally among 4 plates; sprinkle each portion with chopped fresh cilantro and serve.

22-MINUTE COCONUT CHICKEN CURRY



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This 22-minute South Indian-inspired chicken dinner is based on takeout versions served at Manhattan's Curry Row.

Provided by Rhoda Boone

Categories     22-Minute Meals     Curry     Dinner     Quick & Easy     Chicken     Coconut     Ginger     Cashew     Spinach     Garlic     Takeout at Home

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs (about 4 breasts or 7 thighs), cut into 1" cubes
2½ teaspoons mild curry powder
1½ teaspoons kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons virgin coconut or vegetable oil (plus 2 teaspoons; optional)
½ medium onion, chopped
1 (14-ounce) can coconut milk (preferably full-fat)
1 (2½") piece ginger, peeled
4 garlic cloves, peeled
¼ cup raw cashews, chopped (optional)
1½ teaspoons yellow and/or black mustard seeds (optional)
5 ounces baby spinach
Cilantro leaves with tender stems and cooked rice or naan (Indian flatbread; for serving)

Steps:

  • Toss chicken with curry powder, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl.
  • Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet (at least 12" in diameter) over medium-high. Add onion and cook, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes.
  • Purée coconut milk, ginger, and garlic in a blender until very smooth.
  • Add chicken and coconut milk mixture to skillet and cook, tossing occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and sauce has thickened, 7-10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, if using, heat 2 tsp. oil in a small skillet over medium. Add cashews and mustard seeds and cook, stirring, until fragrant and lightly browned, 2-3 minutes. Immediately transfer mixture including the oil to a small bowl.
  • Fold spinach into chicken mixture and cook until wilted, about 1 minute. Divide among 4 bowls. Top with cilantro and cashew mixture, if using. Serve with rice or naan alongside.
  • Editor's note: This article has been updated as a part of our archive repair project.

CHICKEN CURRY SALAD



Chicken Curry Salad image

I invented this when I got a sudden craving for chicken curry at 1 AM. It's very easy to make and goes well on crackers.

Provided by GODGIFU

Categories     Salad     Curry Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon curry powder
salt and pepper to taste
¼ teaspoon chili oil
1 (10 ounce) can chunk chicken, drained

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, curry powder, salt, pepper, and chili oil. Mix in the chunk chicken until well blended. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316.6 calories, Carbohydrate 1.2 g, Cholesterol 53.8 mg, Fat 27.7 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 15.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 508.6 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use freshly cooked chicken. If you're using leftover chicken, make sure it's completely cooled before adding it to the salad.
  • To save time, use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken.
  • If you don't have any curry powder, you can substitute a blend of cumin, coriander, and turmeric.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to the salad, such as diced celery, cucumber, or bell pepper.
  • For a spicier salad, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
  • Serve the salad on a bed of lettuce or spinach, or wrap it in a tortilla for a quick and easy lunch.

Conclusion:

This chicken curry salad is a quick and easy meal that's perfect for a busy weeknight. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken. The salad is packed with flavor thanks to the curry powder, mayonnaise, and yogurt. It's also a good source of protein and healthy fats. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this chicken curry salad a try.

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