Curried Chicken Salad Salad
This Curried Chicken Salad delivers 42g protein and 475 calories per serving, functioning as a full lunch, not a side. Quick prep yields 6 servings, covering most of your training week. Built for meal prep that actually keeps you satisfied between sessions.
Ingredients
- •Chicken Breast, Grilled(720g)
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •Celery
- •Green Onion (Scallion)
- •Raisins, Seedless(120g)
- •Greek Yogurt (2%)(240g)
Plain Greek yogurt — nonfat (0%) or low-fat (2%). Not regular yogurt.
- •Lemon Juice, Fresh(45g)
- •Honey(15g)
- •Cayenne Pepper, Ground(1g)
- •Curry Powder, Ground(15g)
- •1 teaspoon kosher salt
- •½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- •Mixed Greens, For Serving
- •Cucumber
- •Tomato, Cherry
- •Olive oil(120g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Vinegar, Rice(90g)
- •Honey(15g)
- •½ teaspoon kosher salt
- •Freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- 1Make the chicken salad. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, celery, green onions, raisins, yogurt, lemon juice, honey, cayenne, curry powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until fully combined. If the mixture seems too dry, add more yogurt 1 tablespoon at a time. Set aside.
- 2Make the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, rice wine vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper to taste.
- 3To assemble, scoop 1 cup of the chicken salad onto a bed of mixed greens. Add the tomatoes and cucumbers, then drizzle with the dressing.
Nutrition — Per Serving
475
calories
42g
protein
25g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 24g
- Saturated fat
- 4.5g
- Sodium
- 84 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 2.3g
6 servings per batch · ~230g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Curried Chicken Salad Salad have per serving?
Each serving provides 42g of protein at 475 calories, with 25g fat and 24g carbs. The macro balance comes from chicken breast combined with a mayo-based dressing, creating a moderate-calorie, high-protein meal.
How long does Curried Chicken Salad Salad take to prep?
Quick prep time with 6 servings per batch makes this an efficient meal prep option that stores well in containers throughout the week. The salad components can be prepped separately and combined fresh as needed.
Is Curried Chicken Salad Salad good for muscle gain?
At 42g protein and 475 calories per serving, this recipe supports muscle gain phases while keeping calories moderate for controlled surplus eating. The balanced macros make it suitable for daily protein hitting without excess caloric overflow.
