Best 7 Curried Chicken Peanut Salad Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary adventure with our tantalizing Curried Chicken Peanut Salad, a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will delight your taste buds. This versatile dish showcases the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy notes, making it an ideal choice for lunch, dinner, or a refreshing snack. With variations ranging from a classic mayonnaise-based salad to a lighter yogurt-based option, and even a vegan-friendly version, there's a Curried Chicken Peanut Salad recipe tailored to every palate and dietary preference. Embark on a culinary journey with us and discover the diverse flavors of this delectable dish.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHEF JOHN'S PEANUT CURRY CHICKEN



Chef John's Peanut Curry Chicken image

I decided to not follow any specific recipe from any particular country or culture, but instead I made a simple composite of every peanut curry I've ever come across. I didn't use coconut milk, as I feel that's a little too sweet and rich for the peanut butter. I loved how this came out, and I can't imagine it being any richer.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large yellow onion, chopped
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger
3 ½ cups chicken broth, or to taste
¾ cup unsweetened natural peanut butter
½ cup ketchup
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1 pound zucchini, cut into chunks
1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
1 green poblano pepper, diced
2 cups hot cooked rice
1 lime, for garnish
½ cup roasted peanuts, plus more for garnish
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

Steps:

  • Mix salt, coriander, cumin, turmeric, paprika, and cayenne pepper together in a small bowl.
  • Place chicken pieces in a separate bowl and add 1/2 of the spice blend. Mix together thoroughly to coat each surface with spice blend.
  • Heat oil over high heat in a heavy pot. Brown half of the chicken pieces on all sides. Transfer to a bowl. Repeat with the rest of the chicken.
  • Reduce heat to medium and add onion to pot. Saute until onions start to turn translucent and golden, 1 or 2 minutes. Add garlic and ginger; cook about 1 minute. Stir in remaining spice blend; cook and stir one minute. Pour in chicken broth. Add browned chicken along with accumulated juices. Stir in peanut butter and ketchup; add brown sugar. Bring to a simmer and reduce heat to maintain a gentle, steady simmer. Simmer, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes.
  • Transfer zucchini, red bell pepper, poblano pepper, and peanuts to the pot. Stir to mix. Continue simmering until chicken and vegetables are fork tender, 30 to 40 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Serve over rice with a squeeze of lime and a sprinkle of peanuts and chopped cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1137.6 calories, Carbohydrate 64.5 g, Cholesterol 164 mg, Fat 71.1 g, Fiber 10.1 g, Protein 67.7 g, SaturatedFat 13.9 g, Sodium 3048.3 mg, Sugar 21.3 g

CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD



Curried Chicken Salad image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 whole (6 split) chicken breasts, bone-in, skin-on
Olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups good mayonnaise (recommended: Hellman's)
1/3 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup chutney (recommended: Major Grey's)
3 tablespoons curry powder
1 cup medium-diced celery (2 large stalks)
1/4 cup chopped scallions, white and green parts (2 scallions)
1/4 cup raisins
1 cup whole roasted, salted cashews

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place the chicken breasts on a sheet pan and rub the skin with olive oil. Sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper. Roast for 35 to 40 minutes, until the chicken is just cooked. Set aside until cool enough to handle. Remove the meat from the bones, discard the skin, and dice the chicken into large bite-size pieces.
  • For the dressing, combine the mayonnaise, wine, chutney, curry powder, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Process until smooth.
  • Combine the chicken with enough dressing to moisten well. Add the celery, scallions, and raisins, and mix well. Refrigerate for a few hours to allow the flavors to blend. Add the cashews and serve at room temperature.

CURRIED CHICKEN AND PEANUT SALAD



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Serve this at your next brunch or have a delicious light lunch. Feel free to use a rotisserie chicken. Prep time does not include cooking time for chicken.

Provided by Daily Inspiration S

Categories     Chicken

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 c plain, nonfat yogurt
1/4 c light mayonnaise
1 - 1 1/2 tsp curry powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
3 c cooked chicken, chopped
1 c seedless red or green grapes, halved
1/2 c water chestnuts, chopped
1/2 c chopped celery (chopped red or green bell pepper optional)
lettuce leaves
1/3 c chopped peanuts

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl combine yogurt, mayo, curry powder salt and pepper; mix well.
  • 2. Fold in chicken, grapes, water chestnuts, celery and bell pepper (if using). Cover and chill thoroughly.
  • 3. To serve, line 6 plates with lettuce leaves. Spoon chicken mixture over lettuce leaves. Top with chopped peanuts.

PEANUT CHICKEN CURRY



Peanut Chicken Curry image

"To make this flavor-packed chicken entree even quicker, use canned diced tomatoes and bottled minced garlic," suggests Eilley Brandlin of Arcadia, California. "I serve it with jasmine rice."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup sliced fresh baby carrots
1 large onion, chopped
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup chicken broth
2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
4 cups thinly sliced rotisserie chicken
1 can (13.66 ounces) coconut milk
1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
3 teaspoons curry powder
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute carrots and onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; saute 1 minute longer. Stir in broth and tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. , Stir in the chicken, coconut milk, peanut butter and curry powder; heat through. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts :

CURRIED CHICKEN AND PEANUT STEW



Curried Chicken and Peanut Stew image

I found this in a newspaper years ago. It is tasty & quite fragrant. The curry will permeate any fabric nearby, so don't leave your laundry in the kitchen! If I don't have any shallot, I substitute about 3/4c onion, and I've used less or more celery and carrot depending on what I have on hand. We like the stew with crusty bread and a dollop of sour cream; while my neighbor prefers hers with rice.

Provided by TigerJo

Categories     Curries

Time 1h35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

24 ounces bone-in skinless chicken breasts
1/3 cup minced shallot
1 cup diced carrot
1 cup diced celery
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon curry powder
12 ounces beer (we like Pyramid Apricot Ale)
4 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
2 whole bay leaves
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 medium anaheim chilies, seeded/chopped or 1 (4 ounce) can mild green chilies
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup peanut butter, mixed with
1/2 cup hot water
4 cups chicken stock or 4 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon sugar or 1 teaspoon Splenda sugar substitute (optional)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large non-stick saute pan, sear chicken breasts on each side for 1 minute; set aside.
  • In the same pan, saute shallot, celery and carrot in 2t oil on low for about 5 minutes or until softened.
  • Sprinkle with curry powder; mix well.
  • Slowly add beer and stir as curry begins to thicken.
  • Remove from heat and set aside.
  • In a 8qt stockpot, saute garlic in remaining 1t olive oil over med heat for 1 minute.
  • Add chicken, bay leaves& tomatoes; cover& simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add curry mixture to the chicken and tomatoes, along with the chile pepper, parsley, and peanut butter/water.
  • When all is well combined, add stock and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes.
  • Remove bay leaves.
  • Remove chicken breasts, cool (enough so that it can be easily removed from the bone) and dice the meat.
  • Return chicken to stockpot.
  • If desired, add sugar and cilantro.
  • Taste, adjust seasonings, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.6, Fat 9.8, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 60.9, Sodium 340.5, Carbohydrate 14.5, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 5.8, Protein 25.4

CURRIED PEANUT CHICKEN



Curried Peanut Chicken image

"This is a nice change from traditional grilled items," says Jennifer Myers. The Havertown, Pennsylvania reader sprinkles coconut and currants over a tasty combination of chicken and peppers.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/2 cups orange juice
3/4 cup peanut butter
2 tablespoons curry powder
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
2 medium sweet red peppers, cut in half
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
1/4 cup dried currants
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the orange juice, peanut butter and curry powder. Pour 2/3 cup marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade., Drain chicken and discard marinade. Grill chicken and peppers, covered, over medium heat for 5-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165° and peppers are tender. , Warm the reserved marinade. Cut chicken and peppers into 1/2-in. strips; sprinkle with coconut and currants. Serve with rice and reserved marinade.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424 calories, Fat 20g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 182mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

PEANUT BUTTER CHICKEN CURRY



Peanut butter chicken curry image

Cook this chicken curry using peanut butter as the base of the sauce, along with plenty of chilli and spices. You'll want to make it your regular Friday night fakeaway

Provided by Tom Kerridge

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 large chicken , jointed, or 1.5kg bone-in chicken pieces
6 garlic cloves , 2 finely chopped, 4 left whole
3 lemongrass stalks, bashed and roughly chopped
thumb-sized piece of ginger , peeled and finely chopped
1 tbsp ground cumin
1 tbsp ground coriander
1 tbsp ground turmeric
2 limes , juiced
2 red chillies , 1 roughly chopped and 1 sliced to serve (optional)
1 small onion , roughly chopped
2 tbsp vegetable oil
100g smooth peanut butter
4 tbsp kecap manis , or 3 tbsp soy sauce mixed with 1 tbsp light brown soft sugar
400g can coconut milk
a few spring onions , chopped
small handful of coriander , chopped
small handful of roasted peanuts , roughly chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • Put the chicken, chopped garlic, a third of the lemongrass and half the ginger, spices and lime juice in a large bowl. Toss, then cover and leave for 30 mins, or chill for up to 24 hrs. Blitz the whole garlic, the rest of the lemongrass and ginger, remaining spices, chopped chilli, onion and a large splash of water to in a food processor. Set aside.
  • Heat the oil in a pan and brown the chicken all over. Set aside on a plate. Cook the paste for 8-10 mins until it splits. Stir in the peanut butter and kecap manis. When thickened, add the coconut milk and half a can of water, bring to a simmer, season, then add the chicken with its juices. Continue to simmer for 40 mins, stirring often. Turn off the heat, add the rest of the lime juice and season. Leave to rest for 10 mins. Scatter over the sliced chilli, spring onions, fresh coriander and peanuts to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 517 calories, Fat 39 grams fat, SaturatedFat 16 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 7 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 34 grams protein, Sodium 0.35 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • For a creamy and flavorful salad, use full-fat coconut milk and peanut butter.
  • To add a bit of heat, use a spicy curry paste or powder.
  • For a crunchy texture, add chopped peanuts or almonds.
  • If you don't have time to cook the chicken, you can use rotisserie chicken instead.
  • Serve the salad over a bed of greens or rice, or wrap it in tortillas for a delicious lunch.

Conclusion:

This Curried Chicken Peanut Salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, making it a healthy and satisfying meal. The combination of curry, peanut butter, and chicken is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting salad recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!

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