Curry Chicken and Apple Salad with Toasted Almonds

Ingredients

- 2 large chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Salad:
- 2 large stalks celery, thinly sliced
- 1 large apple, diced
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup almonds, toasted
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

For the Dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven:
- Set the oven to 375°F and allow it to fully preheat.

2. Prepare the Chicken:
- Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

3. Roast the Chicken:
- Place chicken breasts on a baking sheet. Roast in the preheated oven for approximately 25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before chopping into bite-sized pieces.

4. Make the Dressing:
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, curry powder, and lemon juice until well combined. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if desired.

5. Toast the Almonds:
- While the chicken is roasting, toast almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden brown, about 3-5 minutes. Stir frequently to prevent burning.

6. Assemble the Salad:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped chicken, celery, apple, green onions, toasted almonds, raisins, and cilantro.

7. Dress the Salad:
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.

8. Serving:
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 20 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT15M
15 minutes
- Cooking Time: PT25M
25 minutes

Total Time

- PT40M
40 minutes

Type of Dish

- Lunch

Keywords

- Curry chicken salad
- Apple chicken salad
- Oven roast chicken
- Healthy lunch recipe
- Almonds chicken salad
- Easy chicken salad
- Curried apple salad
- Chicken and celery salad
- Protein-rich lunch
- Homemade chicken salad

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- Total: 1500 calories

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