Ultimate Coronation Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
297 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
British
Ultimate Coronation Chicken
Description
Ultimate Coronation Chicken uses poached chicken breasts cooked gently in chicken broth for added flavor, then cooled and chopped into bite-sized pieces. The creamy curry sauce blends quality mayonnaise, crème fraîche, heavy cream, apricot jam, curry powder, finely chopped dried apricots, and tomato paste. Toasting the curry powder briefly before mixing intensifies the curry aroma without bitterness.
The salad is finished by folding the sauce into the chicken pieces, allowing the flavors to meld in the refrigerator for a few hours. Toasted sliced almonds are sprinkled on top for a contrasting crunch, and fresh cilantro is optionally added to brighten the dish’s rich, slightly sweet, and mildly spiced character.
This versatile salad can be served as a sandwich filling, on its own as a side, or as part of a buffet. It is especially suitable for serving cold or at room temperature.
Notes suggest that cilantro can be combined with almonds in the sauce if preferred, but almonds are preferable on top to maintain texture.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breast for a quicker method you can use roast chicken from the store, large, boneless, skinless
- For the Creamy Curry Sauce:
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise quality
- 1/2 cup crème fraîche or Greek yogurt
- 1-2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons apricot jam or mango chutney
- 1 tablespoon curry powder quality, use Madras for spicy kick
- curry powder click recipe link to make your own for the best flavor results!, homemade
- 3 tablespoons dried apricots very finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons tomato paste
- 1/4 cup almonds toast them in a dry skillet over medium-high heat until golden brown, toasted, sliced
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped, fresh
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
- Toasting curry powder before mixing into the sauce enhances flavor but avoid burning to prevent bitterness.
- Serve with toasted almonds on top to keep a crisp texture; cilantro may be mixed in or sprinkled separately.
- Using chicken broth to poach the chicken adds a subtle depth of flavor compared to water.
- Refrigerate the combined salad for several hours before serving for best flavor integration.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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