15-Minute Curried Chicken Salad with Apple and Pepitas
Tender chicken breast tossed in a creamy curry-spiced Greek yogurt dressing with crisp apples and crunchy pumpkin seeds. A quick, high-protein meal prep option that delivers bold flavor with minimal effort.
Prep
15 min
Cook
0 min
Total
15 min
Makes
3 servings
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Made by Tiff + Lila
Tiff created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Setup
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Prep
15 min
Cook
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Total
15 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Whisk · Mixing bowl
Time saver
Use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken or leftover baked chicken breast to keep prep under 15 minutes.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
- 3Read through the steps once before you begin
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Instructions
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Next: Whisk together the plain Greek yogurt
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Whisk together the plain Greek yogurt
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the plain Greek yogurt, curry powder, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Look for: smooth
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Add the diced cooked chicken breast
Add the diced cooked chicken breast, diced apple, finely chopped celery, and pumpkin seeds to the bowl.
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Fold all ingredients together using a spoon…
Fold all ingredients together using a spoon until the chicken and fruit are evenly coated in the curry dressing.
Look for: the chicken and fruit are evenly coated in the curry dressing
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Taste and adjust seasoning with an extra…
Taste and adjust seasoning with an extra pinch of salt if needed.
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Divide the salad into 3 equal portions…
Divide the salad into 3 equal portions to enjoy immediately, or transfer into airtight glass containers and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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