A delicious Curry Chicken Salad that you can eat as a lettuce wrap, on a roll, or even plain out of the bowl it’s so good!
It always seems the things I make for dinner that I am positive no one will really like, are the things that even my 8-year-old child loves. This was 100% true of these Curry Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps.
The week before I made these, my son, Jaxon, asked me what was for dinner. I was making Coconut Curry Chicken over rice that night. His reply was “I want the curry chicken with the grapes in it!” The curry chicken with the grapes in it is actually these Curry Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps! I knew my boyfriend really liked them, but had no idea that Jaxon did! He even told me at dinner that this is his fourth favorite meal now! I don’t know why, but when my child likes something I think most kids would not like. it makes me all proud mama!
My favorite recipes are always easy to make, but when you can make them ahead of time and they taste just as good later on, even better! I usually cook the chicken earlier in the day or the night before and cut it up once it cools. After that, it is just a matter of throwing in some pecans, slicing some grapes, and mixing up the dressing which only has a few ingredients. Throw it in the fridge and it’s ready to go whenever you are! Easyyyy!
I always make a big batch when I make these. Because we eat this on lettuce, and it’s all we eat for dinner when I make them, not a bit goes to waste in our house. However, I don’t think most families of four eat quite as much as we do, but the leftovers are great for lunch the next day or two! If you are not gluten free or watching your carb intake, you could eat this on a roll or bread too. Even plain if you want! It’s allllll good!
So if you make these Curry Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps, I would love your feedback! Leave a comment or send me a message anytime!
Enjoy!
Curry Chicken Salad
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.
georgie says
August 28, 2018 at 7:09 pmthis would be great for an easy weeknight meal and i love it’s low carb!!
Catherine Brown says
August 28, 2018 at 7:01 pmCurry with grapes and crunchy romaine lettuce is SO good! Great reminder I need to make this again. 😉
Mirlene says
August 28, 2018 at 4:50 pmYum!!!! I love wraps and this is so light and healthy. The curry is a great addition! Delicious.
Bethany | A Simple Palate says
August 28, 2018 at 4:22 pmI’m such a big fan of grapes in chicken salad – This looks so delicious!
Sonal says
August 28, 2018 at 3:40 pmCurry chicken lettuce rolls sound very refreshing and crisp. My daughter would love it.
Claudia Lamascolo says
August 28, 2018 at 3:13 pmI love wraps… I usually eat a blt wrap but you sure gave me a new option with chicken!
Hannah says
August 9, 2016 at 4:27 pmThis 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!
ourlittleeverything says
August 9, 2016 at 7:40 pmIt is a bit different but it works!
Kelsie says
August 8, 2016 at 2:07 pmI love curry, and have been craving chicken wraps something fierce lately! I’m totally pinning this for later- thanks!
ourlittleeverything says
August 8, 2016 at 6:23 pmThanks so much Kelsie!
Esther | The Cuteness says
August 8, 2016 at 1:43 pmThis is right up my alley! I love chicken salad, I love curry, and the two together is even better!
ourlittleeverything says
August 8, 2016 at 6:23 pmThanks Esther – two of my favorites as well!
Erica @ Coming Up Roses says
August 8, 2016 at 10:00 amThis sounds DELISH! I’m SO on a lettuce wrap kick right now and did Mexican ones the other night…next up, curry!
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ourlittleeverything says
August 8, 2016 at 6:30 pmYay! Hopeyou love them!
Rachel Dean says
August 8, 2016 at 8:26 amThanks for the recipe. I pinned it. I love to make chicken salad with rotisserie chicken. I also put grapes in it. YUM!
ourlittleeverything says
August 8, 2016 at 6:32 pmI usually add cranberries and walnuts or sunflower seeds, so grapes and pecans were different but I really liked them!
Angie says
May 17, 2016 at 4:44 pmYummy, those look really good. I love anything with curry!
ourlittleeverything says
May 17, 2016 at 9:08 pmThanks Angie! I do too 🙂
Anna Nuttall says
May 17, 2016 at 3:57 amI should show this recipe to my friend as she love this sort of thing – more then me.
ourlittleeverything says
May 17, 2016 at 1:51 pmI would love if you shared it – thank you!
Kari says
May 16, 2016 at 8:39 pmThis looks great! I’ve been into low carb meals recently!
ourlittleeverything says
May 17, 2016 at 1:50 pmMe too! You may want to omit the grapes though 🙂
SASWATI BHOI says
May 16, 2016 at 3:44 pmLooks like an awesome recipe..:) Will try this one real soon at home 🙂 Thanks for sharing !! 🙂
ourlittleeverything says
May 17, 2016 at 1:49 pmThanks Saswoti – hope you enjoy it!
Taylor S. says
May 16, 2016 at 10:16 amI 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!
ourlittleeverything says
May 17, 2016 at 1:48 pmI’m with you on the low carb – you may need to leave out the grapes though 🙂
Jenn says
May 16, 2016 at 9:42 amWhat a great dinner idea. I really love lettuce wraps. They are light and yummy! Gong to try this soon! Thanks for sharing.
ourlittleeverything says
May 17, 2016 at 1:47 pmThank Jenn, hope you like them!
Brittany Giles says
May 15, 2016 at 9:27 pmI love everything about chicken wraps so this looks so yummy!
ourlittleeverything says
May 16, 2016 at 8:28 amThanks Brittany!
candy says
May 14, 2016 at 10:57 pmGreat when you find something your kids love to eat. Can’t go wrong with a great chicken wrap.
ourlittleeverything says
May 15, 2016 at 8:12 amFor sure! We eat A LOT of chicken!