Curried Chicken-Rice Salad

Gluten Free
Health score
41%
Curried Chicken-Rice Salad
11 min.
6
369kcal

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Are you looking for a quick and delicious meal that’s both satisfying and healthy? Look no further than this Curried Chicken-Rice Salad! Perfectly gluten-free and ready in just 11 minutes, this dish is ideal for busy weekdays or a delightful weekend lunch. With a delightful blend of flavors and textures, it’s sure to please everyone at the table.

This vibrant salad combines tender chopped chicken breast with the nutty goodness of brown rice, sweetened dried cranberries, and crisp celery. The addition of Gala apples adds a refreshing crunch, while the creamy vanilla yogurt and aromatic curry powder create a unique dressing that ties everything together beautifully. Each serving is packed with 369 calories, making it a nutritious option for a main course or side dish.

Whether you’re serving it on a bed of crisp lettuce or enjoying it straight from the bowl, this Curried Chicken-Rice Salad is a delightful way to elevate your meal. It’s not just a feast for the taste buds; it’s also a colorful presentation that will impress your family and friends. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to whip up this easy, flavorful dish that’s sure to become a favorite!

Ingredients

  • 10 ounce brown rice frozen (such as Birds Eye)
  • 0.5 cup celery chopped
  • 0.3 cup cranberries dried sweetened (such as Craisins)
  • pound chicken breast strips/pre-cooked/chopped cooked chopped
  • teaspoon curry powder 
  • cup vanilla yogurt fat-free
  • 1.5 cups gala apple chopped ( 1 medium)
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Prepare rice according to package directions.
  2. Spread rice in a shallow pan; place in freezer 8 to 10 minutes.
  3. While rice chills, combine yogurt, curry powder, and salt in a large bowl.
  4. Add chicken and next 3 ingredients to yogurt mixture, stirring until coated.
  5. Stir chilled rice into chicken mixture. Spoon chicken salad onto lettuce leaves, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories369kcal
Protein31.79%
Fat10.41%
Carbs57.8%

Properties

Glycemic Index
21.29
Glycemic Load
21.38
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
18.355652223463%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.52mg
Delphinidin
0.01mg
Peonidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.41mg
Epigallocatechin
0.08mg
Epicatechin
2.35mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.06mg
Apigenin
0.24mg
Luteolin
0.13mg
Kaempferol
0.06mg
Myricetin
0.12mg
Quercetin
1.51mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:368.64kcal
18.43%
Fat:4.22g
6.49%
Saturated Fat:1.09g
6.81%
Carbohydrates:52.69g
17.56%
Net Carbohydrates:49.82g
18.12%
Sugar:14.8g
16.44%
Cholesterol:65.08mg
21.69%
Sodium:185.88mg
8.08%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:28.98g
57.96%
Manganese:1.84mg
92.16%
Vitamin B3:12.54mg
62.69%
Vitamin B6:0.74mg
36.76%
Phosphorus:352.72mg
35.27%
Selenium:23.44µg
33.48%
Magnesium:99.15mg
24.79%
Vitamin B1:0.27mg
18.2%
Vitamin B5:1.49mg
14.86%
Zinc:2.05mg
13.7%
Potassium:462.34mg
13.21%
Vitamin B2:0.2mg
11.49%
Fiber:2.87g
11.48%
Iron:1.84mg
10.22%
Calcium:96.35mg
9.63%
Copper:0.19mg
9.49%
Vitamin B12:0.45µg
7.48%
Folate:20.63µg
5.16%
Vitamin K:4.55µg
4.33%
Vitamin E:0.49mg
3.25%
Vitamin C:2.03mg
2.46%
Vitamin A:78.73IU
1.57%
Source:My Recipes