This recipe is my go-to for a quick and satisfying lunch. One day, I was running late for a meeting, and this was a life-saver! It's incredibly versatile too; you can use different types of bagels, and add your favorite toppings to personalize it. It's basically a blank canvas for your culinary creativity!
I remember my Grandma Rose, bless her soul, making something similar, although hers had a slightly different spice blend. She always said cooking was a labor of love. I didn’t fully understand that then, but I do now. This recipe is a little piece of that love, that memory, and hopefully, it will bring a smile to your face as you eat it!
Required Equipments
- Large bowl
- Whisk
- Spatula
- Baking sheet
- Bagels
- Knife
Curried-Chicken-Salad-Bagel
This Curried Chicken Salad Bagel recipe is a flavorful and easy-to-make lunch or snack option. It combines tender shredded chicken with a creamy, zesty curry sauce, all nestled in a delicious bagel.
⏳ Yield & Time
Yield: 1 servings
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time:
🍽 Ingredients
📖 Instructions
- First, let's cook the chicken. In a saucepan, boil about 1.5 lbs of boneless, skinless chicken breasts until cooked through—about 15-20 mins. Once cooked, let it cool slightly, then shred it with two forks. Don't rush this step; nice, even shreds make for a more enjoyable eating experience.
- Next up, the star of the show: the curry flavor! In your large bowl, combine 1/2 cup of mayonnaise (I like Duke's, but any brand will do!), 2 tablespoons of curry powder (adjust this if you're a spice fiend or scaredy cat!), 1 tablespoon of lemon juice (freshly squeezed is best, but bottled works too), 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Whisk everything together until smooth and creamy. It should look like a beautiful, vibrant yellow-orange. Like a sunset, but edible.
- Now, gently fold in the shredded chicken into your creamy curry mixture. Make sure every last piece of chicken is coated in the delicious curry mayo. No chicken should be left alone and sad.
- Grab your bagels! Toast them if you like a bit of crunch. But, hey, if you’re feeling lazy (we all have those days!), you can totally skip toasting and just pile on the deliciousness.
- Time to assemble your masterpiece! Spoon the curried chicken salad generously onto your bagel halves. If you're feeling fancy, you can add some extra toppings, like chopped fresh cilantro or a sprinkle of paprika. But keep it simple if you're short on time. Honestly, this dish is yummy enough without much extra fuss.
- Finally, savor that first bite! Close your eyes and enjoy the burst of curry, the tender chicken, and the chewy bagel. Take a moment to appreciate the simple joy of food. Okay, maybe don’t close your eyes while you’re biting into a bagel, that’s just asking for trouble...
📝 Notes
- Adjust curry powder to your preference.
- Feel free to add other veggies or toppings.
- Make it ahead of time for super easy lunch prep!
🍎 Nutrition
Calories: 450 kcal
Protein: 30 g
Fat: 25 g
Carbohydrates: 50 g
Fiber: 3 g
Calcium: 20 mg
