Coronation Chicken Salad
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
340 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
British
Coronation Chicken Salad
Description
Coronation Chicken Salad features tender cooked chicken breast blended with a sauce built from sautéed shallots spiced with curry powder and dry mustard. Adding Major Grey chutney, apricot jam, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to the shallot mixture creates a sweet, tangy, and mildly spicy base. This sauce is blended smooth with mayonnaise to form a thick, flavorful dressing.
The chicken is folded into this curried mayonnaise along with halved grapes and chopped raw almonds. The grapes contribute a juicy sweetness that contrasts with the rich, creamy dressing, while almonds add a crunchy texture. The mixture is well balanced in flavor and texture, suitable for sandwiches or served on a bed of lettuce for a gluten-free, lower-carb alternative.
The recipe’s versatile seasoning allows adjustments to curry powder or seasoning to personal taste. Cooking shallots briefly followed by careful blending ensures the curry flavors are evenly distributed. Serving suggestions range from sandwich fillings to a main salad component for lunch or light dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoons neutral cooking oil neutral flavored, a mild olive oil or coconut oil, generic cooking 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 cooked, cubed or shredded. (about 2 1/2 cups, meat
- 1/2 cup red grapes halved, or green grapes
- 1/2 cup almonds coarsely chopped, raw
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.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 340 kcal
% 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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