Greek Yogurt Curried Chicken Salad

This healthy Greek yogurt curried chicken salad is full of flavor and perfect for busy days. It’s made with fat-free Greek yogurt, shredded chicken breast, chutney, shallots, and lots of dried fruit.

Getting tired of the same old chicken salad and looking for something new?

This curried chicken salad is made leaner and packed with more protein thanks to the help of some fat-free Greek yogurt mixed with shredded chicken breast, fresh green onions, earthy curry powder, dried fruit (apricots and raisins,) tangy shallots, and complex and sweet chutney.  

Using a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store or canned chicken for this recipe makes it come together even quicker!

If you’re unsure about replacing standard mayonnaise with Greek yogurt, add half each first.

Greek yogurt is tangy, cool, and creamy and adds extra protein, making this curried chicken salad healthier than regular mayo-based ones. 

Next time you’re looking for a new way to switch up chicken salad, try this curried chicken salad!

Do you love a meaty salad? Try my Tuna White Bean Salad, Ham Salad Recipe, or Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad.

Ingredients for curried chicken salad

• Shredded chicken breast – This is a great way to use leftover chicken from a previous dinner or a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store!
• Green onions – We’ll only use the green parts for this curried chicken salad. 
• Fat-free Greek yogurt – Fat-free Greek yogurt will add tanginess and creaminess to the salad.
• Dried fruit – I’ve used a combination of dried apricots and raisins here.
• Chutney – Chutney will add a complex blend of sweetness and savoriness to the chicken salad. 
• Curry powder – Curry powder is earthy and aromatic. 
• Shallots – Shallots will add a bit of crunch and sweetness. 
• Kosher salt – Kosher salt is essential to help enhance all of the flavors of the curried chicken salad.

How to make

Like most chicken salads, putting together this recipe is a breeze! Plus, it can be stored in an air-tight container in the fridge for days. That makes this recipe perfect for lunchtime meal prep!

1. Add shredded chicken to a medium-sized mixing bowl.
2. Stir in all the remaining ingredients.
3. Serve straight from the bowl, on toasted bread, or inside lettuce cups.

How to serve chicken salad

I love to enjoy this curried chicken salad in many different ways. Here are a few of my favorites:

• On toasted bread in a sandwich
• In pita bread
• On top of a salad
• In lettuce cups

What is Major Grey’s chutney?

It’s a savory, light curried condiment made from mango, onion, red bell pepper, apple, raisins, ginger, lime juice, vinegar, and brown sugar.

It’s packed with flavor and works perfectly in this curried chicken salad.

If you cannot find Major Grey’s chutney, use mango chutney, apricot preserves, or leave it out.

However, each alternative will change the taste of the chicken salad slightly.

Types of chicken to use

When you’re making a fast lunch or meal-prepping for the week, you have many options for chicken!

This curried chicken salad is versatile, and you can feel free to use canned chicken, rotisserie chicken, poached chicken, or even leftover chicken from last night’s dinner.

Curried chicken salad is a great way to get a filling lunch, and fast!

Additions

If you’re not a fan of dried fruits, try adding these other ingredients to jazz up your salad:

• Nuts (walnuts, pecans)
• Sliced grapes
• Diced apples
• Fresh cilantro or parsley
• Tangy lime juice
• Diced celery

Storage and leftovers

Curry chicken salad leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

More salad recipes

• Want to serve up the best to your besties? Try my Best Chicken Salad
• Looking for something crunchy? Try my Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
• Craving more creamy chicken salad? Try my Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad
• Need something new? Try my Honey Mustard Hummus Chicken Salad