An oh so delicious way to use your leftover roasted chicken

I really love whole roasted chicken.  I love the way the house smells and the juicy deliciousness that comes with fresh out of the oven chicken.  One of the things I love to do with the chilled leftovers is to make a phenomenal chicken curry salad that appeals to the taste buds in so many ways.  From the tasty sweet spicy curry to the crunchy roasted cashews to the sweet plump golden raisins to the sweet and sour mango chutney...it all compliments the chicken chunks so perfectly.  It makes such a delicious sandwich or is equally fantastic just sitting on top of lettuce leaves.  In my opinion it's about the best way to utilize  leftover chicken.  It's a savory and sweet chicken salad that is sure to please those that have a fondness for curry. 

Curried Chicken and Cashew salad

Leftover roasted chicken - skin removed and cut into chunks (about two cups worth)
A store purchased rotisserie chicken works equally well

1 cup mayonnaise (I use healthier canola oil/cholesterol free mayo by best foods)

Salt and pepper to taste

2 tbsp mild curry powder

1/4 cup mango chutney
1 stalk celery diced
1/4 cup diced green onions - use the white and green parts
1/4 cup golden raisins
1 cup whole roasted salted cashews

In a large bowl combine all ingredients and mix well
Taste and add salt and pepper accordingly
Chill for two hours

Serve on your favorite toasted bread or without bread on a bed of lettuce


to clucking curry cuisine!

robert