Description
Ina Garten’s curry chicken salad blends tender roasted chicken with creamy mayonnaise and warming spices. Gourmet ingredients and simple techniques create a delightful lunch favorite that elevates classic comfort dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 whole (6 splits) chicken breasts, bone-in, skin-on
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) mayonnaise (Hellman’s)
- ⅓ cup (79 ml) dry white wine
- ¼ cup (59 ml) chutney (Major Grey’s)
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) curry powder
- 1 cup (150 g) whole roasted, salted cashews
- ¼ cup (36 g) raisins
- 1 cup (140 g) medium-diced celery (2 large stalks)
- ¼ cup (36 g) chopped scallions, white and green parts (2 scallions)
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Roasting: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Coat chicken breasts with olive oil, seasoning with salt and pepper, then roast for 35-40 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Preparation: Once cooled, remove chicken from bones, discard skin, and dice into uniform bite-sized pieces.
- Dressing Creation: Blend mayonnaise, white wine, mango chutney, curry powder, and salt in a food processor until smooth and creamy.
- Mixing: Thoroughly coat chicken with dressing, then gently incorporate celery, scallions, and golden raisins, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Chilling: Refrigerate salad for 2-3 hours to allow flavors to develop and meld together.
- Serving: Garnish with roasted cashews just before serving, presenting at room temperature for optimal taste and texture.
Notes
- Select High-Quality Chicken: Choose fresh, organic, or free-range chicken breasts for superior flavor and texture.
- Master Roasting Technique: Ensure even cooking by using a meat thermometer to check internal temperature precisely at 165°F.
- Balance Flavor Complexity: Adjust curry powder and mango chutney ratios to create a personalized taste profile that suits your palate.
- Enhance Texture Contrast: Toast cashews lightly before adding to amplify their nutty flavor and provide a satisfying crunch against the creamy salad.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 34 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg