Curry Chicken Salad Sandwiches

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Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 230.6

Total Fat: 8.8 g
Cholesterol: 42.6 mg
Sodium: 263.0 mg
Total Carbs: 24.6 g
Dietary Fiber: 4.5 g
Protein: 15.5 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Curry Chicken Salad Sandwiches calories by ingredient

Introduction

This light recipe is great for lunch, supper, or both. It serves eight, so cook once and eat twice! This light recipe is great for lunch, supper, or both. It serves eight, so cook once and eat twice!

Minutes to Prepare: 10

Minutes to Cook: 17

Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

Sauce:

1/2 cup onions, diced

1 teaspoon ginger

2 cloves garlic

1 teaspoon curry powder

1 teaspoon cumin

1 lime, cut in half (reserve one half for deglazing pan)

2 teaspoons vegetable oil

1/2 cup onion, sliced

16 ounces extra lean ground chicken

2 tablespoons low-fat plain yogurt

2 tablespoons water

1 1/2 cups frozen peas

4 green onions, greens and whites sliced

2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

2 tablespoons low-salt roasted peanuts, chopped

4 whole-wheat pitas, cut in half, or 8 slices whole-wheat bread

4 cups dark greens or lettuce, chopped

Tips

I love this recipe because I can serve it to my family for dinner and have plenty of leftovers for lunches. It's spicy without any heat, so it's a great intro to new flavors for those with mild palates.

Save time by using jarred fresh garlic and ginger. Read the jar for information on how much to use versus fresh.

Directions

Place all the sauce ingredients into a food processor or blender. Puree until a thick paste forms.

Place a large saute pan over moderate heat, add the oil, and, once the oil is hot, add the sliced onions. Saute for about five minutes, stirring often, until the onions start to turn light brown. Add the sauce to the pan and cook until the bottom of the pan starts to turn brown. Squeeze the remaining half of the lime into pan, and scrape up the brown bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Add the chicken to the pan and cook until the interior of the chicken reaches 180 degrees Fahrenheit, about 10 minutes.

Add the yogurt, water, peas and onions to the pan. Stir and cook for two minutes. Remove from heat, and garnish with cilantro and nuts.

Fill each pita with 1/2 cup of greens and a 1/2 cup of the meat and vegetable mixture. (Or place between two slices of bread.)

Makes 8 sandwiches.

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Member Ratings For This Recipe

KASEYCOFF

Very Good

31 of 32 people found this review helpful

1) Used lean ground turkey instead of chicken.
2) Used 'petits pois.'
3) Used unsalted cashews in place of peanuts.
4) Used Savoy cabbage for the greens.
We loved it, will make it again, might up the heat a tad as we like 'extra spicy'! - 1/19/11
FLOWINGWATER

Incredible!

12 of 13 people found this review helpful

I made these with black beans instead of chicken and it was delicious! Will definitely add this to the regular meal rotation! - 7/9/11
LMDIENER

Incredible!

8 of 8 people found this review helpful

The curry paste is flavorful and delicious. I really think that the lime juice pulls this recipe together and makes it work spectacularly. You can definitely modify it to your taste, as far as what meats, nuts and veggies you add (or not). - 4/29/11
SUNSHINE65

Incredible!

6 of 19 people found this review helpful

I want to use diced chicken, cooked. I can use it from the package already made or I can cook some boneless skinless breasts. - 2/20/11
BLUEMRSM

Very Good

4 of 6 people found this review helpful

I made it with ground turkey and added salt and pepper. I put on some catsup to add a little extra flavor. It all felt very healthy. - 3/28/11
EATSWEATLIVE

Good

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Liked it alot and would definitely make again. However, the only think I would change is maybe using a high fiber tortilla or a high fiber pita. I was able to find groud chicken breast @ Whole Foods for a reasonable price :). Good!! - 2/22/11
PAULEAP

3 of 9 people found this review helpful

Please clarify. For the sauce it calls for one-half lime. Do you put the entire half, skin pulp, flesh, and juice into the food processor, or do you just use the juice as you do further down in the recipe when you cook the filling? Seems like it would be very tart and perhaps bitter as written. - 2/18/11
RONGOPAI

3 of 4 people found this review helpful

This is a delectable recipe, I added extra spice, so filling and easy enough to prepare - 2/2/11
CD7753265

2 of 3 people found this review helpful

I make a similar recipe to this, and it is so much quicker. Use chicken, raisons crushed pineapple, curry powder and a little mayo. Yum yum. - 3/27/13
VALKYR8

Incredible!

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I pre cooked the chicken, as I had a package of thighs in the freezer. I chopped up the cooked chicken and mixed with the rest of the items. I added sliced celery and shredded carrots instead of peas. I omitted the cilantro. Yum! - 3/27/13
SEAJESS

2 of 3 people found this review helpful

I'm going to try this with tofu. I've been reading books on how meat is produced as part of Meatless March and I'm not sure I'll ever want to go back. More vegan recipes, please, Chef Meg! - 3/26/12
CD7023171

O.K.

2 of 6 people found this review helpful

Hmmm.. I needed to tweak this, a lot, before serving. Similar to Kasycoff's remarks above! - 2/18/11
CD6730519

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I made this earlier today and it was great! I made it a bit different, though. I left out the peanuts, cilantro, and peas. I also cooked the chicken first, and then added the sauce (which I premixed all of in a bowl). It was super easy that way. Definitely a keeper! - 1/27/13
CD9697485

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I was unfortunately out of cilantro, and had to use mixed veggies instead of peas (What? I ALWAYS have frozen peas on hand!), but this recipe was still a winner and will definitely be added to my list of favorites. Thanks, Chef Meg! :) - 7/28/12
JGTERRYWV

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This was great. I used leftover rotissiere chicken and added a little extra curry powder - 5/11/12
GEMINISUE

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

This recipe sounds so good, would put on romaine leaf! - 3/26/12
MIMIDOT

1 of 4 people found this review helpful

I think Kacycoff's recipe sounds more to my teasting. - 2/18/11
MOMMY445

Good

Tasty - 5/2/21
CD254086

Incredible!

yum - 4/28/21
PICKIE98

O.K.

Subbed cilantro with celery for personal preference. - 4/25/21
SHERYE

So delicious - 4/15/21
NEPTUNE1939

Very Good

tasty - 4/14/21
FISHGUT3

thanks - 3/4/21
MWHIGGINS

I'll have to try this! - 8/7/20
EVIE4NOW

Very Good

Something missing, not sure what. - 7/25/20
KITTYHAWK1949

Incredible!

very good and can get ideas from comment to change up some - 6/12/20
WHITEANGEL4

Incredible!

Very good and have some in the fridge for our lunch today - 4/10/20
REDROBIN47

I love chicken salad and want to try this. I will use less curry because I'm not real fond of it. But I'm willing to try. - 11/30/19
NASFKAB

Great idea - 11/4/19
TOMATOCAFEGAL

Very Good

Curry in the right quantity really can add a new dimension to most meats - 10/25/19
SUSANBEAMON

I like curry, but I'm the only one in my house that would eat this. It's good, but makes too much. - 8/10/19
NANCYPAT1

This has a bit of a kick! - 7/2/19
ANHELIC

What an awesome chicken salad sandwich. I'm looking forward to make this. Thanks for sharing. - 6/29/19
RHOOK20047

Incredible!

This was easy to make and so flavorful. Loved it! Loved the kick! - 6/28/19
CHERYLHURT

Great - 5/27/19
GEORGE815

Nice recipe - 5/13/19
CD1987279

great lunch item - 4/29/19
CD4114015

Incredible!

Great - 4/26/19
ROSSYFLOSSY

Incredible!

My new favorite way to eat curry! - 4/18/19
CJS1MOMMY

Very Good

Liked it - 4/11/19
AZMOMXTWO

thank you - 4/11/19
CD24069739

will try - 4/11/19
2DAWN4

I discovered that I am not a fan of curry - 4/7/19
ELRIDDICK

Very Good

Thanks for sharing - 4/7/19
JANIEWWJD

So delicious!!!! - 3/7/19
DJ4HEALTH

good - 11/24/18
SISTERPRETTY

Interesting.... - 7/16/18
HOTPINKCAMARO49

Awesome! Very flavorful! - 5/24/18
BARCELONAME

nice - 5/18/18
TWEETYKC00

Not bad and can be spiced up in so many ways! - 5/4/18
DMEYER4

very good - 4/28/18
SUNSHINE99999

tasty - 4/28/18
RO2BENT

Some lower fat ingredients here that I’ll have to suggest to my wife - 4/16/18
LOSER05

Incredible!

yum. - 4/12/18
SRIVERS1

Very Good

This was really good. I took it to work and put it on lettuce roll. - 3/1/18
ARTJAC

NICE - 8/10/17
LOFSTI

Incredible!

This is wonderful. I do this as a component recipe with the sauce that is good for many fillings. All veggie for instance, chopped eggs whites, etc. Good over lettuce without a pita too. - 7/26/17
KATHYJO56

Good

This was just okay - 7/9/17
ROBBIEY

I will probably make this with turkey instead of chicken - 6/7/17
POSEY440

Very Good

Looks great - 5/23/17
CHERIRIDDELL

use chopped fresh gingerr - 5/1/17
EGGBASKET1

Incredible!

Tried this recipe but I am not to fond of curry. - 4/3/17
SIDDY_PIE

Bad

Not a fan of this recipe. The flavor is extremely bland. - 10/26/16
SUZETTE070

I will try this! thank you. - 4/27/15
JANNEBARN

Bad

Why not just use leftover cooked chicken and some curry spices, cilantro? Sounds fresher and tastier to me. Serve in lettuce wraps or coconut paleo wraps. - 4/9/15
SAUNDRAANNE

Incredible!

out of this world! - 7/25/13
CD13948670

YUMMmmmmm! This sounds awesome. Will definitely make this soon - 6/6/13
CAMPBELL51

I tasted horrible. - 5/8/13
PJBONARRIGO

Delicious! I served it over salad instead of a sandwich :-) - 4/11/13
NONNAOF2

Very Good

I switched out the cilantro for basil and used almonds since I didn't have anything else in the house. I loved the curry in this recipe and will make it again. - 3/26/13
CMFARRELL36

0 of 1 people found this review helpful

My mouth is watering - have to try this! - 3/26/13
COURTNEYSWRIGHT

Incredible!

I used extra virgin coconut oil, mixed veggies (organic corn/pea/carrot/green bean blend), & sour cream; omitted the nuts, green onions, cilantro, pitas, & lettuce; added a tsp of organic chicken soup base; and served it over brown rice w/ a side of evco roasted broccoli. My toddler LOVED it. - 2/7/13
MADS12

Incredible!

Great! I needed to add a bit of salt - 8/6/12
JENNAAW

Incredible!

Thanks, I had forgotten how good chicken is with curry! I will toss in a few red grape halves because my husband loves that. - 7/26/12
MAURMAUR

Good

used cubed chicken breasts, greek yogurt, romaine, and skipped the nuts. not bad, but needs to be spicy for me. i had to add more yogurt than called for to make it creamier. not bad overall, but needs some tweaking. - 7/17/12
3LITTLEPIGSRWE

Incredible!

0 of 1 people found this review helpful

Used 99% lean, ground turkey. Terrifically flavorful recipe. Might add a little heat next time, using cayenne or some other fiery equivalent, but excellent without the heat, too. This recipe also would work with lettuce wraps, in lieu of using pitas. Sure to be made time and again in my household. - 7/1/12
CECELW

Incredible!

YUMMY! - 6/27/12
DENAE123

This is a cool - 6/25/12
LIPSITZK

Very Good

I added a few extra things, such as peppers and celery. It was really good. Would make it again. - 6/11/12
CD12472340

Very Good

Excellent meal that I'm sure to do again! (Next time round more heat!) Used chopped skinless boneless chicken breasts instead-perfect! - 5/27/12
LEISLE2

0 of 1 people found this review helpful

This photo doesn't match this recipe at all. - 5/22/12
LAMPSYGIRL8

Sounds yummy! I make a recipe very similar to this so I can't wait to try this variation. - 5/8/12
SUGARSMOM2

i get a mexican flavor or chinese . this is very good . - 5/8/12
LILAOFAMBERG

Is the ginger in this recipe ground or fresh? I'm assuming ground since you didn't specify. - 5/8/12
FUNSPIRIT11

Incredible!

Great recipe! Trouble cutting this down to serve one! I live alone and eat two servings of almost everything I cook! Need to figure out single serve portions! - 4/12/12
DEZINIKI

Incredible!

This is FANTASTIC with no alterations. I am not sure if the recipe really called for a whole half a lime (minus the pith and rind), but I did include it and I used ground turkey rather than chicken and it was wonderful! My husband even said this was a 5 star recipe and he hates peas! - 4/12/12
AIMLESS07

Good

It was okay, but didn't blow my mind and there was no spice or heat at all. The whole dish didn;'t turn out nearly as creamy as I thought it would. I used ground turkey instead of ground chicken. - 4/9/12
PAT262

Very Good

I love curried chicken ... and this recipe does the trick! - 4/6/12
BLUEBIRD88K

Incredible!

This was fab and I will make it again! I followed the recipe to a T. I ground up the chicken myself in the food processor after I had used it to make the sauce.
I'm going out tomorrow and I will take this for my lunch. I wish restuarants would cook so low cal and tasty! Great job Chef Meg!! - 4/6/12
CD12113029

Good

I thought this was pretty tasty, but my wife and daughter didn't like it very much. - 4/3/12
TONSERS

Incredible!

First off, this sauce is awesome! I took the advice of others and added more of the spices and it was great. I'm a vegetarian so I made half with tofu and the other half with chicken for my husband. Both came out great, this will be a new regular recipe in my rotation! Also added mango and raisins! - 3/28/12
MOREKELBEL23

0 of 3 people found this review helpful

17 ingredients is a little much for something like this! - 3/26/12
PATRICIAANN46

Yummmmmm! - 3/26/12
RICCILYNN

Very Good

made this last night with a few modifications (used ground beef instead of chicken)... AWESOME! I had to make the sauce in my blender & it needed liquid to get it to work, but otherwise very easy and absolutely delicious! Skipped the pita and served over rice and mixed greens. - 3/26/12
SWEESIN

Very Good

I like the adjustability of the recipes~ - 3/26/12
LEANJEAN6

tasty--fun to make---- - 3/26/12
ANNPASCHOLD

Once again, the picture doesn't represent the recipe. The recipe calls for ground chicken, and the picture shows chunks of meat. - 3/26/12
KAYYVAUGHN

try - 3/26/12
CHRISTENMG

Incredible!

This was delish!!! My husband loved it too! As the other comments said, I left out some of the onion slices from the recipe. It was perfect! - 1/25/12
MATTWANZ

Very Good

Quite a subtle curry flavor and very nice - only criticism is that it was a bit dry with the pita - 1/23/12