Dutch Curry Chicken Salad with Apples – Kip Kerrie Salade
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Dutch Kip kerrie salad is a creamy and flavorful curried chicken salad. It is a classic in the Netherlands. This versatile dish is often served as a spread for sandwiches, crackers, or baguettes. It also makes a great addition to buffet spreads, party platters, or picnics.
The Dutch curry chicken salad has flavors inspired by Indonesian cuisine, reflecting the historical ties between the two cultures. The use of curry powder in the salad is a nod to the spices and flavors of Indonesia, adapted to suit Dutch tastes. It’s a delicious example of how culinary traditions can merge and evolve.
In Dutch grocery stores, you can easily find ready-made kip kerrie salad, but making it at home takes it to the next level. Homemade curried chicken salad leaves out all the preservatives and is packed with more chicken and fresh flavors, making it far more satisfying than any store-bought version.
How to Make Kip Kerrie Salade
The chicken is gently poached in water with a bouillon cube for flavor, then left to rest off the heat to ensure it stays tender. Once cooled, it’s chopped into small pieces and mixed with a dressing made from mayonnaise, curry powder, mustard, and chopped celery leaves. A finely chopped apple is added at the end for freshness, and the salad is seasoned with salt and pepper to taste.
Continue reading for the full recipe with ingredients and step-by-step instructions.
Customization Options
You can adjust the amount of curry powder to suit your taste. For a touch of sweetness, try adding raisins or replacing the apple with finely chopped pineapple. If you want more texture, mix in some sliced almonds. You can add finely chopped pickles for a different flavor. For a lighter option, replace part of the mayonnaise with plain yogurt.
Curry Chicken Salad with Apples
This curry chicken salad with apples is perfect for lunch or party platters. Made with tender chicken, crisp apples, and a mayo-based dressing, it’s great as a spread on sandwiches, crackers, or baguettes.
This curries chicken salad fits keto, low-carb, dairy-free, and gluten-free diets. (low carb if the apple is omitted)
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 3 cups water
- 1 chicken bouillon cube
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2–3 teaspoons curry powder (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- 3 tablespoons chopped celery leaves
- 1/2 apple, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the chicken breast, water, and bouillon cube in a saucepan.
Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
Cover, remove from heat, and let it sit for 20 minutes. - Remove the chicken, check if it’s fully cooked, and allow it to cool completely.
- In a bowl, mix the mayonnaise, curry powder, mustard, and celery leaves.
- Dice the cooled chicken into small cubes and stir it into the dressing.
- Add the finely chopped apple and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
Store leftover curry chicken salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 364Total Fat: 19gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 104mgSodium: 426mgCarbohydrates: 10gFiber: 7gSugar: 3gProtein: 37g
The nutritional information provided is automatically calculated. These figures should be considered estimates.
