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Coronation Chicken Salad
Coronation chicken salad is a traditional British salad originally made for Queen Elizabeth ll's coronation. Chunks of chicken are tossed in a light curry dressing with chutney, grapes and almonds. Delicious as a sandwich filling or on a bed of lettuce.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 340 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
British
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoons oil neutral flavored, a mild olive oil or coconut oil.
- 3 Tablespoons shallot diced. (1 medium).
- 2 1/2 teaspoons curry powder use more or less depending on your taste.
- 2 tablespoons Major Grey Chutney dice any large pieces.
- 3 Tablespoons apricot jam
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard powder
- 1 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 12 ounces chicken breast meat cooked, cubed or shredded. (about 2 1/2 cups)
- 1/2 cup red or green grapes halved
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped raw almonds
Instructions
- Heat oil in a saute pan over medium heat until shimmering. Add diced shallots and saute briefly, 1-2 minutes. Add curry powder and mustard, and stir another minute. Remove from heat.
- Dice any large pieces of chutney. Add chutney, apricot jam, lemon juice, salt and pepper to shallots and curry mixture.
- In a food processor or blender pulse or blend chutney/curry mixture with the mayonnaise until a smooth paste. Check seasoning, adding additional salt, black pepper, lemon juice or curry powder to taste if needed.
- In a bowl, fold in chicken, curried mayonnaise, grapes and almonds. Remember that the addition of the chicken, grapes and almonds will dilute the flavor, so re-season accordingly.
- Serve as a filling in a sandwich or on a bed of lettuce for a lower carb or gluten free option.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
340kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
11g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
44mg
(15%)
Sodium
773mg
(32%)
Potassium
371mg
(11%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
68IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
49mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 340
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 340kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11g | 65% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 773mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 371mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 68IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.