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Ready in just 15 minutes, this light and healthy chicken salad recipe is a quick and delicious lunch. Fresh fruit and vegetables, Greek yogurt and a kick of curry powder create a flavorful and nutritious meal that satisfies.
This heart healthy chicken recipe is easy to prepare and comes together with just a few ingredients you can find in your fridge and pantry. The addition of curry powder gives basic chicken salad a new flavor twist that combines nicely with the sweetness of the grapes, the zing of the onion and the richness of the almonds. At less than 300 calories per serving, this low calorie chicken recipe is a great option if you’re looking for tasty lunch meal prep ideas.
Our curried chicken salad recipe uses canned chicken, which means it’s ready to eat in no time. The chicken is mixed with yogurt, lemon juice and curry powder, along with nuts, fruits and vegetables. It comes together easily and can be enjoyed on its own, in a salad or alongside crackers. This versatile chicken sandwich recipe also works well as a wrap, using a whole wheat or low carb tortilla, or in between any type of bread of your choosing.
This chicken salad contains a healthy dose of protein (18g) thanks to the inclusion of chicken breasts, almonds and nonfat Greek yogurt. The yogurt replaces calorie–heavy mayo and the curry powder offers nutritional benefits that may be good for your digestive and heart health. This diabetic friendly chicken recipe, which is low in saturated fat and carbohydrates, also features healthy fruits and vegetables, including grapes, onion, tomato, celery and lettuce.
Curry powder is a blend of ground spices including turmeric, garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, cloves, cinnamon, mustard seed, fennel seed and black pepper. The turmeric in curry powder is what gives it the yellow color. It has been used in India for thousands of years as a spice and medicinal herb and is considered both a powerful anti-inflammatory and strong antioxidant. Many healthy chicken recipes include curry powder or turmeric because it’s a flavor-enhancer that is also good for your health in many ways.
Curry powder has antioxidant-rich ingredients like turmeric, which fights inflammation and may reduce the risk of chronic diseases. Additionally, the cumin in curry powder has been linked to improved digestion and better blood sugar control. It may even aid in weight loss. Using curry powder also adds tons of flavor, which means you can use less salt if you’re trying to make a low sodium chicken recipe.
Recipe yields 6 servings
In a medium bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice and curry powder. Add chicken, grapes, celery, red onion and almonds and mix well.
Place about 1/2 cup of chicken mixture into the center of each tortilla. Add lettuce and tomato and roll up.
Curry chicken salad is an easy and nutritious lunch, but we have plenty of other chicken recipes for lunch if you’re looking for some inspiration. Why not try these Veggie Chickpea Sandwiches or this heart healthy Salmon Salad? If you’re planning a picnic, you can easily bring along any of these sandwiches for a flavorful alfresco meal. Here are some other tasty foods to pack for a healthy summer picnic.