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Curry Chicken Salad

Published January 6, 2020. Last updated July 9, 2020 by Lauren Vavala

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Curry Chicken Salad is a creamy, spicy chicken salad with bursts of sweet grapes in every bite. This versatile recipe can be served as is, or on bread, rolls, wraps, salads, or as lettuce wraps.

4 lettuce leaves filled with Curry Chicken Salad on a white plate over a wood board with grapes and a part of a bow with more chicken in it in the background

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This recipe is an adaptation of a recipe by the same name in the Earthbound Farm Organics cookbook, Food to Live By.

Curry Chicken salad is made with chicken, pecans, and grapes mixed into a warm, creamy curry dressing.

It’s super flavorful and family-friendly.

If you are looking for a warm curry chicken dinner recipe, try Coconut Curry Chicken or the uniquely flavored Vadouvan Curry Chicken.

Why This Recipe Works

When made with leftover chicken, this is a super quick recipe to make. Even if you have to cook the chicken ahead of time, it can still take less than 30 minutes.

This recipe is also a great make-ahead meal. You can throw it all together and leave it in the refrigerator for a quick lunch or dinner. It’s also perfect for weekly meal prep.

You can enjoy this chicken salad as is, or make a sandwich or wrap with it. If you’re following a low carb or gluten free diet, try it on lettuce wraps.

How to Make Curry Chicken Salad

Prep!

If you are not using leftover chicken, you will need to cook the chicken first.

Tip: if you have an Instant Pot, that is the quickest way to cook the chicken and it’s also the easiest to shred. You can also bake the chicken.

Create!

Shredded Chicken and Pecans in a silver mixing bowl

Shred the chicken and add it to a large bowl.

Mix in the chopped pecans.

Curry dressing in a silver bowl

In a smaller bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, curry powder, and ginger.

Curry Chicken Salad with grapes on top in a silver bowl

Mix the curry dressing into the chicken until well blended.

Gently fold in the grapes.

Present!

4 lettuce leaves filled with Curry Chicken Salad on a white plate over a wood cutting board with grapes and extra chicken salad in the background

Enjoy right out of a bowl, on top of salad, in a wrap or sandwich or as lettuce wraps.

Tips and Techniques for the Best Curry Chicken Salad

  • Use leftover chicken or a rotisserie chicken to make the recipe quicker.
  • If you need to cook the chicken, an Instant Pot is quickest and makes the chicken super easy to shred.
  • Store leftovers in an air-tight container in the refrigerator. Use within 3-4 days.

FAQ’s

  • What goes with Curry Chicken Salad? While curry chicken salad is typically served on it’s own or in sandwich form, you can serve sides with it, if desired. Simple sides like soup, chips, or crackers work great.
  • Can you freeze Curry Chicken Salad? You can freeze Curry Chicken Salad that has been kept in the refrigerator and not left out for an extended period of time. Be aware that the mayonnaise may separate after being frozen.

More Chicken Recipes to Try

Cranberry Chicken Salad Bites on a Wood Backdrop

Chicken salad is a classic. This recipe for Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad Bites is a fun way to add a little more flavor.

Other chicken recipes that you may want to try are Grilled Buffalo Chicken Wraps and Southwestern Chicken Pita Pockets.

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Curry Chicken Salad lettuce wraps on a white plate with a blue and white striped towel, grapes, green onions, and a bowl of more chicken in the background
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Curry Chicken Salad

Curry Chicken Salad is a creamy, spicy chicken salad with bursts of sweet grapes in every bite. This versatile recipe can be served as is, or on bread, rolls, wraps, salads, or as lettuce wraps.
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Chicken, Gluten Free, Low Carb
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 383kcal
Author Lauren Vavala

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts * cooked and shredded
  • 1/2 cup pecans * chopped
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 cup red seedless grapes * halved (or quartered if they are large)

Instructions

  • Add shredded chicken to a large mixing bowl and stir in the chopped pecans.
  • In a smaller bowl mix together the mayonnaise, curry powder, and ground ginger until well blended.
  • Mix into the chopped chicken and pecans.
  • Gently fold in the grapes.
  • Serve as a sandwich, wrap, on lettuce, or as is.

Notes

Tips and Techniques for the Best Curry Chicken Salad

  • Use leftover chicken or a rotisserie chicken to make the recipe quicker.
  • If you need to cook the chicken, an Instant Pot is quickest and makes the chicken super easy to shred.
  • Store leftovers in an air-tight container in the refrigerator. Use within 3-4 days.
** Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 383kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 310mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 70IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg

This recipe was originally published on May 22, 2016. It was updated with new images, more thorough instructions, tips, techniques, and FAQ’s in January 2020.

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Filed Under: Chicken, Gluten Free, Low Carb, Main Dish, Recipes, Salads

Comments

  1. georgie says

    August 28, 2018 at 7:09 pm

    this would be great for an easy weeknight meal and i love it’s low carb!!

    Reply
  2. Catherine Brown says

    August 28, 2018 at 7:01 pm

    Curry with grapes and crunchy romaine lettuce is SO good! Great reminder I need to make this again. 😉

    Reply
  3. Mirlene says

    August 28, 2018 at 4:50 pm

    Yum!!!! I love wraps and this is so light and healthy. The curry is a great addition! Delicious.

    Reply
  4. Bethany | A Simple Palate says

    August 28, 2018 at 4:22 pm

    I’m such a big fan of grapes in chicken salad – This looks so delicious!

    Reply
  5. Sonal says

    August 28, 2018 at 3:40 pm

    Curry chicken lettuce rolls sound very refreshing and crisp. My daughter would love it.

    Reply
  6. Claudia Lamascolo says

    August 28, 2018 at 3:13 pm

    I love wraps… I usually eat a blt wrap but you sure gave me a new option with chicken!

    Reply
  7. Hannah says

    August 9, 2016 at 4:27 pm

    This looks so good and right up my alley. I LOVE curry so I think this is something I would love and is an interesting take on it. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 9, 2016 at 7:40 pm

      It is a bit different but it works!

      Reply
  8. Kelsie says

    August 8, 2016 at 2:07 pm

    I love curry, and have been craving chicken wraps something fierce lately! I’m totally pinning this for later- thanks!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 8, 2016 at 6:23 pm

      Thanks so much Kelsie!

      Reply
  9. Esther | The Cuteness says

    August 8, 2016 at 1:43 pm

    This is right up my alley! I love chicken salad, I love curry, and the two together is even better!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 8, 2016 at 6:23 pm

      Thanks Esther – two of my favorites as well!

      Reply
  10. Erica @ Coming Up Roses says

    August 8, 2016 at 10:00 am

    This sounds DELISH! I’m SO on a lettuce wrap kick right now and did Mexican ones the other night…next up, curry!

    Coming Up Roses

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 8, 2016 at 6:30 pm

      Yay! Hopeyou love them!

      Reply
  11. Rachel Dean says

    August 8, 2016 at 8:26 am

    Thanks for the recipe. I pinned it. I love to make chicken salad with rotisserie chicken. I also put grapes in it. YUM!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 8, 2016 at 6:32 pm

      I usually add cranberries and walnuts or sunflower seeds, so grapes and pecans were different but I really liked them!

      Reply
  12. Angie says

    May 17, 2016 at 4:44 pm

    Yummy, those look really good. I love anything with curry!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      May 17, 2016 at 9:08 pm

      Thanks Angie! I do too 🙂

      Reply
  13. Anna Nuttall says

    May 17, 2016 at 3:57 am

    I should show this recipe to my friend as she love this sort of thing – more then me.

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      May 17, 2016 at 1:51 pm

      I would love if you shared it – thank you!

      Reply
  14. Kari says

    May 16, 2016 at 8:39 pm

    This looks great! I’ve been into low carb meals recently!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      May 17, 2016 at 1:50 pm

      Me too! You may want to omit the grapes though 🙂

      Reply
  15. SASWATI BHOI says

    May 16, 2016 at 3:44 pm

    Looks like an awesome recipe..:) Will try this one real soon at home 🙂 Thanks for sharing !! 🙂

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      May 17, 2016 at 1:49 pm

      Thanks Saswoti – hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
  16. Taylor S. says

    May 16, 2016 at 10:16 am

    I love recipes with lettuce wraps since I’m doing mostly Paleo/low carb these days. This is a great switch up from the usual chicken salad – can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      May 17, 2016 at 1:48 pm

      I’m with you on the low carb – you may need to leave out the grapes though 🙂

      Reply
  17. Jenn says

    May 16, 2016 at 9:42 am

    What a great dinner idea. I really love lettuce wraps. They are light and yummy! Gong to try this soon! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      May 17, 2016 at 1:47 pm

      Thank Jenn, hope you like them!

      Reply
  18. Brittany Giles says

    May 15, 2016 at 9:27 pm

    I love everything about chicken wraps so this looks so yummy!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      May 16, 2016 at 8:28 am

      Thanks Brittany!

      Reply
  19. candy says

    May 14, 2016 at 10:57 pm

    Great when you find something your kids love to eat. Can’t go wrong with a great chicken wrap.

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      May 15, 2016 at 8:12 am

      For sure! We eat A LOT of chicken!

      Reply

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