Chicken and mango are one of those way overdone combinations that you see at every panini bar. However, when you put them together yourself with a perfectly ripe mango and some fresh curry powder you end up with flavours those wannabes are trying to emulate. Plus anything where you add a bunch of cilantro can’t be all bad right?
This week’s Weekend Herb Blogging is being hosted by The Chocolate Lady at In Mol Araan. Cilantro is definitely one of the best used herbs in our house, but sadly the one I planted in the garden has bolted, apparently it needed more sun then my forest garden could provide. One day I will be able to grow tomatoes, peppers, and cilantro, but apparently it isn’t today.
This is another great dinner for the hot weather, I picked up the 1/2 chicken for $5 at the local deli and the only heat generating activity involved was toasting the bread.
(makes 2-4 sandwiches)
½ roast chicken, cooked, and shredded
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon whole milk plain yogourt, or sour cream
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 handful cilantro, chopped
1 scallion, finely sliced
½ mango, diced small
salt and pepper
1. Combine mayo, curry, yogourt, mustard and salt and pepper. Taste for seasoning.
2. Combine thoroughly with the chicken, scallion and cilantro. Gently toss in the mango.
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Mint & Cilantro Chicken Curry
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Katerina, that’s a very nice sangwich ya got there! Any particular curry powder you recommend? I’m trying to turn other family members onto curry (which I like).
That looks good. I have been meaning to try a mango chicken curry for a while now.
I am afraid I don’t actually buy the stuff but my boyfriends parents Landscaper actually brings it back from India for everyone. His own families recipe. I am so spoiled. Have you tried making them a fresh homemade garam masala? Everyone likes gifts and then they will be encouraged to try it.
I feel the same way about cilantro. It is miraculous stuff.
Yes, I’m with you on the cilantro love. I only started eating mango recently and I love it. I read somewhere that it’s the most eaten fruit in the world. Love the idea of chicken with curry and mango. Great combo.
Oh, yum. I’m pretty sick of my plain, orthodox chicken salads, and this one looks adventurous. Thanks for the recipe!