Ultimate Coronation Chicken

Name: Ultimate Coronation Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 serving
Ingredients: 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts; For the Creamy Curry Sauce:; 3/4 cup quality mayonnaise; 1/2 cup creme fraiche or Greek yogurt; 1-2 tablespoons heavy cream; 2 tablespoons apricot jam or mango chutney; 1 tablespoon quality curry powder (use Madras for a bit of spicy kick); homemade curry powder; 3 tablespoons very finely chopped dried apricots; 2 teaspoons tomato paste; 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings
6
Calories
297 kcal
Course
Side Dish, Main Course, Appetizer
Cuisine
British

Ultimate Coronation Chicken

Nevaeh Sloan

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Originally created and served for Queen Elizabeth II's coronation in 1953, this Coronation Chicken recipe bumps up the flavor several notches for a truly delicious meal that can be enjoyed as a salad or sandwich filling!

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Ingredients

Servings

2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (for a quicker method you can use roast chicken from the store)
For the Creamy Curry Sauce:
3/4 cup quality mayonnaise
1/2 cup creme fraiche or Greek yogurt
1-2 tablespoons heavy cream
2 tablespoons apricot jam or mango chutney
1 tablespoon quality curry powder (use Madras for a bit of spicy kick)
homemade curry powder (click recipe link to make your own for the best flavor results!)
3 tablespoons very finely chopped dried apricots
2 teaspoons tomato paste
1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds (toast them in a dry skillet over medium-high heat until golden brown)
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

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Instructions

Place the chicken breasts in a small pot and cover with chicken broth (you can use water but we recommend chicken broth as it will infuse the chicken with more flavor). Bring it to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer until the chicken for about 10-15 minutes or until completely cooked through. Drain the chicken and let it cool completely. Chop it into 1/2 inch pieces or smaller if you prefer.
While the chicken is cooking, prepare the creamy curry sauce: For optimal flavor, first briefly toast the curry powder in a dry skillet over medium-high heat until very fragrant. Be careful not to scorch it or it will become bitter.Place all the sauce ingredients in a large bowl, reserving the toasted almonds and cilantro until last, and stir to thoroughly combine.Once the chicken is cold, pour over the sauce and carefully fold until the chicken is even coated. Refrigerate for at least a couple of hours before serving. Serve sprinkled with toasted almonds and chopped cilantro (see NOTE). Serve on a bed of lettuce, on baked potatoes, with rice, or as a sandwich filling.

Notes

If you prefer you can combine the sliced almonds and the cilantro in the sauce instead of sprinkling them on top. We reserve the cilantro as optional (though we love the flavor in this salad) and prefer to sprinkle the almonds on top to maintain their crunch.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 297kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 27g (42%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 14g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 16mg (5%) Sodium 204mg (9%) Potassium 215mg (6%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 411IU (8%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 55mg (6%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 297 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	297kcal	15%
Carbohydrates	12g	4%
Protein	5g	10%
Fat	27g	42%
Saturated Fat	4g	20%
Polyunsaturated Fat	14g	82%
Monounsaturated Fat	8g	40%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	16mg	5%
Sodium	204mg	9%
Potassium	215mg	5%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	9g	18%
Vitamin A	411IU	8%
Vitamin C	1mg	1%
Calcium	55mg	6%
Iron	1mg	6%