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    Urban Bliss Life » Blog » Curry Chicken Salad with Grapes

    Published: October 21, 2021 / Updated: September 8, 2022 by Marlynn Jayme Schotland · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Curry Chicken Salad with Grapes

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    Curry Chicken Salad Bites on a blue plate with text overlay
    Curry Chicken Salad Bites on a blue plate with text overlay

    This recipe for Curry Chicken Salad with Grapes is highly versatile! It can be used to make delicious party appetizers, as a sandwich filling, or as salad toppings!

    curry chicken salad appetizers

    I've always loved a good chicken salad. And this curry chicken salad takes that love even one step further!

    Curry Chicken Salad is a super EASY, FAST, DELICIOUS dish. It can be served as an appetizer, for lunch, or for dinner. If you use store-bought rotisserie chicken, you can make this dish in less than 20 minutes!

    Kitchen Tools and Equipment

    curry chicken salad appetizers with grapes

    Mixing bowl
    Wooden spoon or spatula
    Baking sheet
    Parchment paper

    One of the MANY reasons I love this recipe: it only requires one bowl to mix all of the ingredients! Well, except the phyllo shells - you don't mix those into the bowl. But everything else goes in the bowl! Mix, then fill the shells and bake!

    Ingredients

    ingredients to make curry chicken salad with grapes

    You just need less than 10 ingredients to make this delicious dish!

    Phyllo shells - if you're using this curry chicken salad as sandwich filling, you can obviously substitute bread or pita for phyllo shells. If you're making these as appetizers, as seen in these photos, you'll need one package of 15 phyllo shells. These are normally pre-baked. If the only ones you can find are not pre-baked, you'll want to bake the shells for at least 10-15 minutes before filling with the chicken salad, and then baking all together for 5 more minutes.

    Chicken - use store-bought or homemade rotisserie chicken, shredded or cubed.

    Grapes - you can use green, red, or black grapes. I prefer to quarter the grapes into smaller pieces, but you can also halve them for slightly larger pieces.

    Almonds - this recipe is one of many reasons it's smart to keep a package of sliced almonds in the pantry!

    Celery - finely chop the celery stalks into small pieces.

    Mayonnaise - use your favorite mayo. I usually make this with my favorite vegan mayo.

    Curry powder - the heart of flavor in this dish!

    Salt & pepper - I use kosher salt.

    How to make these party appetizers

    Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.

    • adding grapes to curry chicken salad
    • bowl of mixed curry chicken salad

    In a large bowl, mix together all of the ingredients except for the phyllo shells. That's the chicken, grapes, almonds, curry powder, mayonnaise, celery, salt, and pepper.

    Toss together with a spoon until all of the chicken is fully coated with the seasoning and all ingredients are well-combined.

    • phyllo dough shells
    • curry chicken salad phyllo dough appetizer bites on a baking sheet

    Scoop a heaping tablespoonful of the curry chicken mixture into each phyllo cup.

    baking sheet of curry chicken salad with grapes

    Bake at 350°F for 5 to 8 minutes, just until the centers of the curry chicken mixture are heated through.

    How to serve curry chicken salad with grapes

    curry chicken salad on a cutting board with cheese and crackers

    There are three amazingly delicious ways that I like to serve this curry chicken salad:

    1. Spread the chicken salad onto bread or inside a pita for a yummy sandwich.
    2. Top off a big bowl of mixed greens for a hearty salad.
    3. The main serving option in the recipe: scooped out onto phyllo baking shells for easy, fast appetizers.

    Recipe FAQs

    party appetizers: curry chicken salad with grapes
    How long does curry chicken salad keep?

    Store this chicken salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

    Can you freeze this chicken salad?

    If you store it in an airtight, freezer-safe container, you can freeze it for up to one month. I would not suggest any longer than that. While the dish doesn't have a lot of mayo, it does still have some, and mayonnaise doesn't always freeze and thaw very well.

    Wine pairing for curry chicken salad

    The spice of the curry powder adds a depth of flavor that is balanced nicely by a bright and lively wine. Try this with a dry or off-dry Riesling or an Albariño.

    More holiday party appetizer recipes

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    • Antipasto Skewers
    • Classic Hummus Dip
    • Tomato Bruschetta with Balsamic Vinegar
    • Garlic Rosemary Focaccia
    • Marinated Feta Cheese
    chicken curry salad bites with grapes on a platter.

    Curry Chicken Salad with Grapes

    5 from 6 votes
    Prep Time: 10 mins
    Cook Time: 15 mins
    Total Time: 25 mins
    Recipe by Marlynn Schotland
    This recipe can be used to make delicious party appetizers, sandwich filling, or salad topping!
    Servings: 15 bites
    Calories: 235kcal
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    Ingredients

    • 1 package (16 ounces; 15 shells) pre-baked phyllo dough shells
    • 1½ cups shredded rotisserie chicken
    • ½ cup quartered grapes
    • ½ cup sliced almonds
    • 2 teaspoons curry powder
    • ½ cup mayonnaise
    • ¼ cup finely chopped celery
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
    • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

    Instructions

    • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
    • In a large bowl, mix together all of the ingredients except for the phyllo shells. That's the chicken, grapes, almonds, curry powder, mayonnaise, celery, salt, and pepper. Toss together with a spoon until all of the chicken is fully coated with the seasoning and all ingredients are well-combined.
    • Scoop a heaping tablespoonful of the curry chicken mixture into each phyllo cup.
    • Bake at 350°F for 5 to 8 minutes, just until the centers of the curry chicken mixture are heated through.

    Notes

    Reheating: If you have leftovers and want to reheat them, I recommend doing so in an air fryer or the oven. Reheating in a microwave can make the phyllo cups soggy.
    Tried this recipe?Please leave a star rating and comment! Then snap a pic of your dish and share it on social media. Tag @UrbanBlissLife and #UrbanBlissLife!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 235kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 355mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 19IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg

    Nutrition information is a general estimate. Actual nutrition details may vary depending on the exact foods & brands you use to make this recipe. It does not take into account any substitutions, toppings, or optional ingredients.

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      1. Nathan says

        October 22, 2021 at 3:31 pm

        5 stars
        The phyllo cups really make this curry chicken salad perfect! Love the balance of the sweet and savory. Can't wait to make this again!

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      2. Matt says

        October 21, 2021 at 4:39 pm

        5 stars
        Normally I just eat chicken salad on it’s on in a bar. Love the idea of adding them to phylo cups. Thanks!

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      3. Tara says

        October 21, 2021 at 4:30 pm

        5 stars
        Oh yum! Such a fantastic curry chicken salad. I love all those flavors. Definitely perfect for using as a sandwich.

        Reply
      4. Anjali says

        October 21, 2021 at 3:22 pm

        5 stars
        This is such an easy and tasty appetizer for feeding a crowd! Made them for dinner when we had some friends over and they were gone within minutes!

        Reply
      5. Heather says

        October 21, 2021 at 3:04 pm

        5 stars
        What a wonderful appetizer! I think I’m going to make some next time as serve for a nice light lunch.. delicious!

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