Curried Chicken Almond Rice Salad Recipes

CONTEST-WINNING CURRIED RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set aside 1 cup pineapple and 3 tablespoons juice (refrigerate remaining pineapple and juice for another use). , In a large bowl, combine the rice, chicken, celery, almonds, raisins, green onions and reserved pineapple. , In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, mustard, curry powder, salt and reserved juice. Gently stir into rice mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. serve in a lettuce-lined bowl if desired.

CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICH WITH ALMONDS AND RAISINS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Heat the oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat until smoking. Sprinkle the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper. Put them in the pan in a single layer, and brown them 2 minutes on each side. Put the skillet in the oven and roast until the chicken is just cooked through, about 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool.
• Chop the cooled chicken and put it into a large bowl. Add the rest of the ingredients and toss. Season with salt and pepper.
• Spread 4 bread slices with mayonnaise, if you like, and spread with the curried chicken. Top with another slice of bread and serve.

CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Cut the roast chicken into small pieces and discard the skin and bones. Put the chicken, raisins, almonds, scallions and celery in a large bowl. In another bowl, mix the mayonnaise, yogurt, cream, curry powder, cilantro, sugar and some salt and pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to combine. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Allow to chill for several hours (or even overnight).
• Before serving, garnish with more raisins and slivered almonds. Serve on a bed of lettuce or in a sandwich.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Put the chicken in a roasting pan, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Roast until the juices run clear, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Let cool completely before using for chicken salad.

CURRIED CHICKEN AND RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and curry powder and sauté 5 minutes. Add chicken and sauté until cooked through, about 4 minutes. Transfer to large bowl and cool. Mix in rice, peas, bell peppers, raisins and cilantro.
• Whisk remaining 3/4 cup oil, vinegar and cumin in small bowl to blend. Add enough dressing to salad to season to taste; toss well. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving.)

CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD WITH ALMONDS AND RAISINS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Heat the oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat until smoking.
• Sprinkle the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper.
• Put them in the pan in a single layer, and brown them 2 minutes on each side.
• Put the skillet in the oven and roast until the chicken is just cooked through, about 15 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and cool.
• Chop the cooled chicken and put it into a large bowl.
• Add the rest of the ingredients and toss.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Spread 4 bread slices with mayonnaise, if you like, and spread with the curried chicken.
• Top with another slice of bread and serve.
• You can also take a scoop of chicken salad and place on top of spring salad and serve with ginger dressing.

CURRIED CHICKEN RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine cool rice (make sure it is really cool, otherwise you will end up with Curried Chicken Rice Mush!), chicken, pineapple, celery and green pepper in biggish bowl.
• Combine peach preserves, mayonnaise and curry powder. Stir into the chicken mixture. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Chill for at least 2-3 hours. Serve topped with grated cheese, or not -- .