Curried Chicken Salad in Lettuce Cups |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 16 |
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Turn simple chicken salad into a refreshing dinner by adding curry powder, almonds and raisins to the chicken and serving in crisp lettuce cups. Change the portion size to 4 lettuce cups for a main dish serving. Ingredients:
1/4 cup slivered almonds |
1 cup mayonnaise |
2 teaspoons curry powder |
1/2 teaspoon paprika |
3 scallions, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced |
1/2 cup golden raisins |
4 cups shredded roasted chicken, skin and bones removed (from a 3-lb. rotisserie chicken) |
salt and pepper |
16 small boston lettuce leaves |
Directions:
1. Place almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring often, until just golden brown and fragrant. Remove to a bowl and allow to cool for 5 minutes.
2. Combine mayonnaise, curry powder, paprika, scallions, raisins and almonds in a large bowl. Add chicken and stir until well coated. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Arrange lettuce leaves on a platter. Fill each cup with about 2 Tbsp. chicken salad and serve.
4. Note: Nutritional analysis is per piece.
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