Thursday, July 28, 2011

Quick and dirty: Curried chicken salad

You could, of course, make your own chicken (or use leftovers), but I went the easy route and used rotisserie. A chicken that someone else has cooked for hours and the preparation of which doesn't negate my air conditioning. I threw this together based on a few recipes on the web, adapting for what I had on hand. Yes, that's kind of a habit. It didn't quite have as much zing as I'd hoped. Maybe lack of yogurt? Did the lame-o chick peas cancel out the flavor? If you have suggestions, hit up the comments.

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Curried chicken salad
Serves 4

Ingredients:
  • 2 cooked chicken breasts, chopped or shredded
  • 1 c. canned chick peas, drained
  • 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced
  • 1/8 c. finely diced vidalia onion
  • 1 rib celery, diced
  • 1/8 c. raisins
  • 1/2 c. mayonnaise
  • 2 tsp. curry powder
  • Juice from half a lime

Directions:
  1. Combine chicken, beans, vegetables and raisins.
  2. Mix together mayonnaise, curry and lime until smooth. Add to chicken mixture and toss well.
  3. Serve with warm naan and shredded romaine.

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