Tropical Curried Chicken Salad

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
10%
Tropical Curried Chicken Salad
15 min.
6
411kcal

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Craving a lunch that's both vibrant and satisfying? Look no further than this Tropical Curried Chicken Salad! Forget the same old boring sandwich routine. In just 15 minutes, you can whip up a dish bursting with tropical flavors and a delightful curry kick. It's naturally gluten-free and easily made dairy-free by simply choosing your favorite vegan mayo.

Imagine tender chicken mingling with the sweetness of pineapple and mandarin oranges, the crunch of water chestnuts and macadamia nuts, all brought together by a creamy, curry-infused dressing. This salad is a true taste of sunshine, perfect for a light dinner, a refreshing lunch, or even a potluck contribution that's sure to impress.

This isn't just a meal; it's an experience! The subtle heat of the curry powder combined with the citrusy zest of lemon juice creates a captivating flavor profile that will tantalize your taste buds. Plus, with only 411 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free. Get ready to transport yourself to a tropical paradise with every bite!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup chicken broth plus 2 tsps brown sugar 
  • oz water chestnuts sliced canned
  • cup celery sliced
  • cups meat from a rotisserie chicken cooked
  • 1.5 teaspoons curry powder 
  •  green onions sliced thin
  • tablespoon juice of lemon 
  • 0.5 cup macadamia nuts chopped
  • 0.5 cup mandarin orange segents 
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise for egg-free (use vegan mayo )
  • 0.5 cup pineapple diced

Equipment

  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. In a small saucepan, heat the pineapple juice with the curry powder.Simmer for 2 minutes.Cool and add to mayonnaise and lemon juice.Blend well.Fold in the chicken or fish and refrigerate until ready to toss with other ingredients.

Nutrition Facts

Calories411kcal
Protein18.81%
Fat58.78%
Carbs22.41%

Properties

Glycemic Index
38.28
Glycemic Load
2.04
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
14.773043394089%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.12mg
Hesperetin
1.65mg
Naringenin
1.66mg
Apigenin
0.48mg
Luteolin
0.18mg
Kaempferol
0.15mg
Quercetin
0.95mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:410.91kcal
20.55%
Fat:27.28g
41.98%
Saturated Fat:4.84g
30.23%
Carbohydrates:23.41g
7.8%
Net Carbohydrates:19.84g
7.22%
Sugar:14.53g
16.14%
Cholesterol:60.34mg
20.11%
Sodium:194.19mg
8.44%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:19.64g
39.29%
Vitamin K:52.63µg
50.12%
Manganese:0.73mg
36.35%
Vitamin B3:6.26mg
31.3%
Selenium:18.81µg
26.87%
Vitamin B6:0.47mg
23.45%
Phosphorus:184.31mg
18.43%
Vitamin C:14.85mg
18%
Vitamin B1:0.22mg
14.35%
Fiber:3.57g
14.28%
Iron:2.24mg
12.46%
Potassium:404.97mg
11.57%
Copper:0.23mg
11.5%
Zinc:1.57mg
10.44%
Magnesium:41.72mg
10.43%
Vitamin B5:1.01mg
10.08%
Vitamin B2:0.17mg
9.82%
Vitamin E:1.21mg
8.04%
Folate:26.68µg
6.67%
Vitamin A:319.89IU
6.4%
Calcium:52.09mg
5.21%
Vitamin B12:0.23µg
3.76%