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Curry Chicken Salad

byJoanna Gaines
Total 2 hours and 25 minutes (includes chilling time)
Active 25 mins
Makes 6 servings
fromA Light LunchMagnolia Table with Joanna Gaines
Ingredients
    • 6 cups shredded meat from store-bought rotisserie chicken or poached chicken breasts
    • One 8-ounce can diced water chestnuts, drained
    • 1 cup chopped or sliced almonds, toasted (see below)
    • 1/2 cup minced chives
    • 2 cups mayonnaise, preferably Hellmann’s
    • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
    • 3 tablespoons curry powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
    • One 1-pound loaf hearty bread, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices and toasted
    • Endive leaves (optional)
Directions
  1. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, water chestnuts, toasted almonds, and chives (hold back a few almonds and chives for garnish). Toss to combine evenly, then set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, soy sauce, curry powder, garlic powder, salt, and white pepper. Pour over the chicken and stir until well combined.
  3. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving. Sprinkle the chicken salad with the reserved almonds and chives and serve with toast and endive leaves (if using).
  4. Store in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  5. Toasting Nuts & Sesame Seeds. TO TOAST ON THE STOVETOP: Place the nuts or seeds in a single layer in a dry skillet over medium heat and toast, stirring frequently, until lightly browned and fragrant, 4 to 8 minutes. Immediately transfer the nuts or seeds to a plate to cool.
  6. Toasting Nuts & Sesame Seeds. TO TOAST IN THE OVEN: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spread the nuts or seeds on a rimmed baking sheet and toast in the oven, shaking the pan once or twice, until lightly browned and fragrant, 10 to 12 minutes. Immediately transfer the nuts or seeds to a plate to cool.
“Magnolia Table: A Collection of Recipes for Gathering” by Joanna Gaines © William Morrow 2018. Provided courtesy of Joanna Gaines. All rights reserved.

Meet The Creator

Joanna Gaines

Joanna Gaines is the co-founder of Magnolia, a home and lifestyle brand, a bestselling author, and editor-in-chief of Magnolia Journal. Alongside her passion for design and food, nothing inspires Jo more than time at home with family—messing with recipes in the kitchen or planting something in the garden.

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