Coconut-Curry-Chicken-Salad

Coconut Curry Chicken Salad

By Dr Ernst
September 17, 2026

Coconut-Curry-Chicken-Salad

Ingredients

Protein

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • Salt
  • Black pepper

Salad

  • 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
  • 1 cup cucumber, sliced into half moons
  • ½ cup shredded carrots
  • ½ avocado, sliced
  • ¼ cup cilantro leaves
  • 2 tbsp roasted cashews (optional)

Coconut Curry Dressing

  • ½ cup full-fat coconut milk
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Season 2 boneless chicken breast generously with salt and pepper. Sear chicken in 1 tbsp avocado oil until golden brown and cooked through.
  2. Allow chicken to rest before slicing.
  3. Whisk together, 1/2 cup coconut milk, 2 tbsp avocado oil, 1 tbsp lime juice, 1 tsp curry powder, 1/2 tsp turmeric, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp fresh ginger, until silky smooth.
  4. Arrange 4 cups lettuce, 1 cup cabbage, 1 cup cucumber, 1/2 cup carrots, 1/2 avocado slices, 1/4 cup cilantro, and 2tbsp cashews into a serving bowl.
  5. Arrange lettuce, cabbage, cucumber, carrots, avocado, cilantro, and cashews into a serving bowl.
  6. Top with sliced chicken.
  7. Pour coconut curry dressing over the salad.
  8. Toss lightly and serve immediately.
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