Coronation Chicken

Coronation chicken was created in 1953, when renowned florist Constance Spry and cordon bleu chef Rosemary Hume catered for a banquet to celebrate the coronation of Elizabeth II.

Now, 70 years later it’s time to dust off the cobwebs and celebrate the Coronation of King Charles 111 with this delightful, simple, tasty dish.  It can be served as very royal starter or a regal salad, but if you really want to impress your friends or guests, then do as I have here and serve it as a main course over any sort of rice you fancy.

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Coronation Chicken

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2 servings

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Prep Time10 minutes mins

Total Time10 minutes mins

Course: Light Lunch

Cuisine: British

Calories per Serving 279

Author: :Mr. Paul

Ingredients

Metric - US Customary

• 1 tbs mayonnaise
• 2 tbs plain yogurt sometimes use Greek Yogurt
• 1 tsp curry powder (adjust to your own taste)
• splash boiling water (if needed)
• 250 g chicken cold cooked (leftover roast chicken is perfect. Chop into 1cm pieces)
• 1 tbs mango chutney or any other fruit chutney is good
• 6 dried apricots (optional, chopped)
• 1 tbs flaked almonds
• Few chopped chives see my notes below
• salt and pepper to taste

DISCLAIMER

I recommend using the Metric measurements (instead of cups & spoons) for more accuracy and better results.

Instructions

• Mix the mayonnaise, yogurt and curry powder together, If needed, add a splash of boiling water to thin the sauce to the consistency of double cream but don’t make it runny.
• Stir in the chicken, chutney, and apricots (if using). Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Serve on a bed of lettuce or rice as I’ve done, garnished with the flaked almonds and herbs.

Regular curry powder is perfect for this dish. Adjust the quantities to your own taste.
Don't serve your Coronation chicken straight from the fridge, allow it come to room temperature first, then you will get the full flavour.
If I don't have dried apricots I add a few sultanas instead.

 

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Tags: Chicken, Curry, rice

Category: Main Courses, Meat, Recipes, Teatime Treats, Snacks, Party Food