Mango Chutney Chicken Salad
This Mango Chutney Chicken Salad is sweet, tangy, creamy, and packed with crunch. It is anything but boring.
Shredded chicken gets tossed with red grapes, celery, water chestnuts, and onion in a creamy dressing of mayo, mango chutney, lemon juice, and curry powder. Chill it and serve in sandwiches, lettuce cups, or with crackers.
Why You’ll Love This Mango Chutney Chicken Salad
- 10 minutes: no cooking with rotisserie chicken.
- Sweet and savory: chutney and curry.
- So much crunch: grapes, celery, and water chestnuts.
- Great for lunches.
Mango Chutney Chicken Salad Ingredients
Shredded Chicken
Rotisserie chicken is easiest.
Grapes, Celery and Water Chestnuts
Sweet and crunchy.
Onion
Thinly sliced.
Dressing
Mango chutney, mayo, lemon juice, curry powder, salt, and pepper.
Good to Know: This salad is gluten-free. Serve in lettuce cups for low carb.
How to Make Mango Chutney Chicken Salad
Step 1: Combine
Mix the chicken, grapes, celery, and onion in a large bowl.
Step 2: Make the Dressing
Whisk the mayo, chutney, lemon juice, curry powder, salt, and pepper.
Step 3: Toss
Pour the dressing over the chicken and stir to coat.
Step 4: Chill
Chill before serving.
Carly’s Expert Tips
- Use rotisserie chicken. Convenient and flavorful.
- Chill it. The flavors get better.
- Chop evenly. Every bite gets crunch.
- Taste and adjust. More chutney for sweetness.
Make It Your Own
- Cashews: Add toasted cashews.
- Greek yogurt: Swap half the mayo.
- Apple: Swap grapes for apple.
- Raisins: Add golden raisins.
Make-Ahead and Meal Prep: This chicken salad is perfect for meal prep and tastes better after chilling.
What to Serve With Mango Chutney Chicken Salad
Serve on croissants, in lettuce cups, with crackers, or over greens.
Storing and Reheating
Fridge: Store for up to 3 days.
Freezer: Not recommended.
Serve: Stir before serving.
What People Ask About Mango Chutney Chicken Salad
Can I use a different type of chutney?
Yes, but mango is the classic choice.
Can I use canned chicken?
Yes. Drain well.
How long does it keep?
Up to 3 days in the fridge.
Is it spicy?
No. Curry powder adds warmth, not heat.
Mango Chutney Chicken Salad
Ingredients
Method
- In a large bowl, mix shredded chicken, halved grapes, chopped celery, and sliced onions.
- In a separate bowl or mason jar, whisk together mayo, mango chutney, lemon juice, curry powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and stir until everything is well coated.
- Chill in the fridge before serving for maximum flavor.
Nutrition
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for convenience and added flavor.
- Serve the salad in lettuce cups for a low-carb option.
- Chilling the salad enhances the flavors, so prepare it ahead of time if possible.
