Curried Chicken and Cashew Salad

Servings: 6

 

Ingredients: 

  • *4 Cups Shredded Chicken (2 large breasts/ 2 thighs)
  • 2 Large Stalks Celery, small-diced
  • 1⁄4 Cup Red Onion, small-diced
  • 1⁄2 Cup Raisins or Cranberries
  • 1⁄2 Cup Salted, Roasted Cashews (optional)
  • 1⁄4 Bunch Cilantro, minced

 

Dressing:

  • 1 Cup Vanilla Greek Yogurt
  • 2 TBSP Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 2 1⁄2 TBSP Suburban Curry
  • 1 TBSP Oil (optional)
Curried Chicken and Cashew Salad

Notes* You may use a Rotisserie Chicken that has been skinned and small-diced. Otherwise, below are instructions for poaching chicken. You will need chicken, water and salt.

Instructions

Chicken

 

Step 1:

Add raw chicken to a large sauté or soup pot.

Step 2:

Add 2 tsp kosher salt. Optional: You may also add cilantro or parsley stems, smashed garlic or a few slices of onion.

Step 3:

Add enough water to just cover the chicken. Bring to a boil.

Step 4:

Skim the residue that forms on surface as water heats up.

Step 5:

Just when it bubbles, cover with lid and lower heat to simmer.

Step 6:

Cook for about 8-10 minutes or until chicken reads 165 degrees F. (you may have to flip a few of the pieces to ensure all chicken is cooked)

Step 7:

Allow to slightly cool and small-dice or shred with two forks.

Step 1:

Mix dressing ingredients together in a small glass bowl until smooth throughout.

Step 2:

Pour yogurt dressing over chicken and stir.

Step 3:

Add remaining ingredients and stir.

Step 4:

You may eat immediately or cover and refrigerate.

Step 5:

Serve in a sandwich, a wrap, with crackers or over a bed of lettuce.