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    Home » Recipes » Lunch » Mango Curry Chicken Salad

    Modified: May 22, 2025 · Published: Jun 11, 2020 by Angela G. · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Mango Curry Chicken Salad

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    A delicious, easy mango curried chicken salad you can make in 10 mins with just 7 ingredients. Made with rotisserie chicken and cashews. Amazing flavor. No cooking required!

    Mango Curry Chicken Salad
    Mango Curry Chicken Salad on Naan
    Mango Curry Chicken Salad Croissant Sandwich
    Mango Curry Chicken Salad
    Curried Chicken Salad with Mango and Cashews
    Mango Curry Chicken Salad
    Mango Curry Chicken Salad on Naan
    Mango Curry Chicken Salad Croissant Sandwich
    Mango Curry Chicken Salad
    Curried Chicken Salad with Mango and Cashews

    Mango Curry Chicken Salad makes a great easy lunch. Try it wrapped in Naan for a fun twist on a traditional chicken salad sandwich.

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    • ★ Why You'll Love this Recipe ★
    • ★ Ingredients You'll Need★
    • ★ How to Make this Recipe ★
    • ★ Tips & FAQs ★
    • ★ More Chicken Salad Recipes ★
    • Mango Curry Chicken Salad

    ★ Why You'll Love this Recipe ★

    Refreshing Flavor

    Tired of the same old chicken salad? This tasty Indian-inspired flavor combination of ingredients will put a totally new spin on your chicken salad.

    Tangy and sweet mango compliments the Earthy curry. Cashews are sweet adding a soft crunch along the way. Celery brings a refreshing note as well as more crunch.

    So this isn't your typical mushy chicken salad but it is still creamy and rich. Perfect for sandwiches or salad. Or just enjoy it by the spoonful!

    Simple and quick to make!

    Just 7 ingredients and 10 minutes is all you need to make this delicious Mango Curried Chicken Salad!

    This chicken salad can be enjoyed over a bed of salad greens, in a wrap or try it on a sandwich. A toasted croissant is my favorite!

    ★ Ingredients You'll Need★

    Curried Chicken Salad Ingredients

    This combination of ingredients creates amazing flavor!

    Here's everything you need:

    • Rotisserie chicken. You can use any cooked chicken. Canned chicken or leftover chicken works well but I prefer moist and flavorful rotisserie chicken.
    • Cashews. Salted. You can chop them or leave them whole. Up to you!
    • Mango. Fresh or dried mango both work great. Choose whichever is more convenient for you.
    • Celery. Fresh and chopped for delicious crunch and refreshing flavor.
    • Honey mustard. Bottled dressing works great. Choose your favorite brand.
    • Mayo. You can use avocado mayo or Greek yogurt
    • Curry powder. This adds the pretty yellow color and amazing ethnic flavor.

    ★ How to Make this Recipe ★

    This curry chicken salad is very easy to prep.

    Here are the steps:

    1. Shred chicken.
    2. Mix in celery, cashews, honey mustard, mango, mayo and curry powder.
    3. Serve or chill.

    So easy!

    ★ Tips & FAQs ★

    Is chicken salad better shredded or chopped?

    Shredded chicken makes a creamier salad that’s great for sandwiches and wraps. Chopped chicken offers a chunkier texture. You choose based on whether you want a smoother spread or a heartier bite!

    What type of chicken is best for chicken salad?

    You can use leftover chicken or pick up a rotisserie chicken for chicken salad. What I love about using a rotisserie chicken is the juice that comes with it. I like to add a tablespoon or two of that juice (or gel if using a cold rotisserie chicken) into the chicken salad. It's not required but I think adds some extra moisture and flavor.
    Any flavor rotisserie chicken works! You can get an unseasoned chicken, traditional seasoning or lemon pepper. These flavors all blend well with the sweet honey mustard and curry spices.

    What can I use in place of mayo in chicken salad?

    You can substitute plain Greek Yogurt for the mayo in part or fully. I also really like avocado mayo. It's healthier but still offers that tradiitonal creamy flavor.

    What type of mango is good for chicken salad?

    Use fresh or dried mango. I usually use dried mango because it's easy to work with and stores well. And OK, I don't like to chop when I don't have to.
    However, fresh mango is delicious and adds moisture so you may want to put in the extra work and go that route. Or if you're lucky, you may find pre-packaged freshly chopped mango at the store, if the season is right.
    If using dried mango, you can typically find it in the aisle where you'd find raisins, dried cranberries, etc.

    What are ways to eat chicken salad other than sandwiches?

    Try chicken salad over top of a salad or on a rib of romaine lettuce instead of making sandwich.
    You could also serve chicken salad on crackers or on slices of cucumber.

    ★ More Chicken Salad Recipes ★

    • Strawberry Chicken Spinach Salad with Bacon
      Strawberry Chicken Spinach Salad
    • Mandarin Orange Chicken Spinach Salad
      Mandarin Crispy Chicken Salad
    • Southwest Chicken Salad with Chipotle Dressing
      Southwest Blackened Chicken Salad
    • Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowls
      Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowl

    Love chicken salad?

    Check out my cranberry walnut chicken salad recipe — also super easy and made with rotisserie chicken.

    This Mango Curried Chicken Salad recipe, made with rotisserie chicken and cashews, was featured on South Your Mouth!

    Mango Curry Chicken Salad

    Author: Angela G.
    A delicious, easy mango curried chicken salad you can make in 10 mins with just 7 ingredients. Made with rotisserie chicken and cashews. Amazing flavor. No cooking required!
    5 from 3 reviews
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    Course: Dinner, Lunch
    Cuisine: American, Indian
    Skill Level: Easy
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 Servings
    Yield: 4 cups

    Equipment

    • beeswax wrap

    Ingredients 

    • 1 small rotisserie chicken picked (reserve 2 tablespoon chicken jucies)
    • ½ cup honey mustard
    • ½ cup mayonnaise or plain Greek yogurt
    • ½ cup chopped dried or fresh mango
    • 1 tablespoon curry powder
    • 2 rib celery chopped
    • ½ cup cashews chopped

    Serve with

    • 8 pieces naan flatbread
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    Instructions

    • Shred chicken. Pick rotisserie chicken from the bone and shred. Place in a large bowl. Optional: add 1-2 tablespoon of the chicken juices.
    • Add veggies, nuts and fruit. Chop celery, cashews and mango. Add to bowl.
    • Add dressing. Stir in mayonnaise and honey mustard. Chill or serve
    • Assemble wraps. Spoon chicken salad into naan flatbreads and serve.

    Notes

    • If packing lunch to-go, try beeswax wraps.
    • Naan can be warmed in a hot skillet for 30 seconds on each side, if desired.
    • This chicken salad is also great over a salad, on a croissant, on a bagel, or by itself!

    Nutrition Facts

    Calories: 638kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 156mg | Sodium: 873mg | Potassium: 222mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 346IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 2mg
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