Curried chicken salad

Have leftover chicken? Try this flavorful curried chicken salad. Fabulous on its own or piled high atop a piece of naan or hearty country bread!

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An easy way to use up that leftover chicken, this curried chicken salad was made with grilled boneless, skinless chicken thighs that had marinated in a bit of olive oil and lots of fresh herbs.

Thigh meat works well in a curried chicken salad as the rich, dark meat of the thigh pairs well with the complexity of curry powder. Raisins, almonds, celery, scallion, a touch of lemon and herbs completes the dish. This one is even better the next day.

Curried chicken salad

Ingredients:

• 3 large boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cooked and cooled
• 1/4 to 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup plain yogurt
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon hot paprika
• 1/3 cup celery, finely diced
• 1/4 cup scallion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• A handful of raisins
• A small handful of sliced almonds
• Kosher salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Chop up your chicken into bite-size pieces.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together mayonnaise, yogurt, curry powder, turmeric powder, paprika, celery, scallion, cilantro and lemon juice.
3. Fold your chicken into the mayonnaise-yogurt mixture.
4. Add your raisins and almonds and salt and pepper to taste.

Try it cold the next day!

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