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)
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.