Best 10 Coronation Chicken Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Coronation Chicken, a delectable British dish fit for royalty. Originally created to celebrate the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, this culinary masterpiece has captivated taste buds for generations. Our collection of Coronation Chicken recipes offers a delightful array of variations, each bursting with unique flavors and textures. From the classic combination of chicken, mayonnaise, and curry powder to innovative twists featuring fresh herbs, tangy fruits, and aromatic spices, our recipes cater to every palate. Whether you prefer a traditional or contemporary take on this iconic dish, you'll find the perfect recipe to satisfy your cravings.

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CORONATION CHICKEN SALAD



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Back in 1953, long before the Los Angeles chef Roy Choi started making Korean tacos, a different kind of cross-cultural mash-up was minted in England as a way to celebrate the crowning of Queen Elizabeth II. Coronation Chicken, a dish with Indian flavors, has since "become a staple in the U.K.," said Nicky Perry, whose almost-a-quarter-century-old West Village shrine to British food, Tea & Sympathy, serves it as the filling for one of the restaurant's signature sandwiches. "There is such a huge Indian population in the U.K. that the two cuisines have become somewhat intertwined." By now it is a mainstay of the American picnic basket, too, and its undercurrents of sweetness (from apricots and mango chutney) and spice (from curry powder) are easy to achieve. Use soft bread, so that the chicken salad doesn't go squirting out the sides with each bite. And cutting off the crusts? Go right ahead. There is no shame in that.

Provided by Jeff Gordinier

Categories     brunch, dinner, lunch, salads and dressings, sandwiches, main course

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 to 4 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
Kosher salt, as needed
Fresh black pepper, as needed
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large yellow onion, diced
1/2 cup red wine
6 tablespoons mango chutney
1/4 cup tomato purée
3 tablespoons curry powder
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 fresh or dried bay leaf
1 cup mayonnaise
3 ounces dried apricots, finely chopped (about 15 apricots)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Rub chicken on all sides with olive oil, season generously with salt and pepper and arrange on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until skin is golden and meat is cooked through, about 45 minutes. Let chicken cool slightly, then remove skin and bones and chop meat into bite-size pieces. Set aside.
  • Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the red wine, mango chutney, tomato purée, curry powder, lemon juice and bay leaf and bring to a simmer. Continue simmering, stirring occasionally and adjusting heat as necessary, until sauce is quite thick, 8 to 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper; remove and discard bay leaf.
  • Transfer sauce to a large bowl and let cool to room temperature, then add the mayonnaise and stir to combine. Add the cooled chicken and the apricots and stir to coat them in the sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper. For sandwiches, spread the chicken salad on thick slices of English white bread or seven-grain bread. Cut off crusts if making finger sandwiches for tea.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 683, UnsaturatedFat 33 grams, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 46 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 43 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 716 milligrams, Sugar 17 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CORONATION CHICKEN



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A creamy chicken and mango dish with a spicy curried mayonnaise dressing, is something fresh and different that always brings interest and recipe requests. Served cold with a crisp garden or rice salad. This also makes a wonderful sandwich filling.

Provided by CZARDAS

Categories     Salad

Time 2h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
⅓ cup sultana raisins
1 (1 pound) large mango, peeled, thinly sliced
⅔ cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon mild curry powder
1 tablespoon mango chutney
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper
¾ cup toasted cashews

Steps:

  • In a large pot, cook chicken in lightly salted boiling water for 20 minutes. Drain, cool, and cut into 1/2-inch strips.
  • In a large bowl, stir together chicken strips, raisins, and half of the mango.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together mayonnaise, curry powder, chutney, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper, then toss gently with chicken mixture. Stir in half the nuts. Transfer to a platter, and garnish with remaining mango strips and cashews.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 475.7 calories, Carbohydrate 27.9 g, Cholesterol 70.2 mg, Fat 30 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 26.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 301.6 mg, Sugar 18.8 g

THE CLASSIC 1953 CORONATION CHICKEN SALAD RECIPE



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This is my adaptation of the much loved and famous recipe created by Constance Spry for the Queen's Coronation lunch in 1953. I make this regularly for picnics and buffets; it is also amazing as a sandwich filler. In 1953, curry powder would have been used - but I find that curry paste works better. Use any type of poached or cooked chicken - I usually cook a couple of chicken breasts just for this recipe, however, a whole cooked chicken works very well; don't forget to remove the skin and check for bones first. This recipe is based on the Coronation Chicken recipe in: The Constance Spry Cookery Book by Constance Spry & Rosemary Hulme (1956).

Provided by French Tart

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 1/2-3 lbs cooked chicken breasts (chicken pieces or whole cooked chicken)
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 small onion, peeled and diced finely
1 tablespoon curry paste
1 tablespoon tomato puree
2 fluid ounces red wine
1 bay leaf
1/2 lemon, juice of
4 canned apricot halves
1 tablespoon apricot jam
1/2 pint mayonnaise
4 fluid ounces whipping cream
salt & pepper
watercress (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Remove the skin and any bones from the chicken and cut into small pieces.
  • Heat up the vegetable oil in a medium saucepan and add the onion. Cook on a medium heat for about 3 minutes until the Onion is soft and translucent.
  • Add the curry paste, tomato puree, red wine, bay leaf and the lemon juice to the cooked onions.
  • Lower the heat and simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes until reduced. Remove the bay leaf and leave to onion sauce to cool.
  • Finely chop the apricot halves and puree them through a sieve or with a hand held blender.
  • Place the pureed apricots into a bowl and mix in the mayonnaise.
  • Add the onion sauce and apricot jam and mix well.
  • Whip the cream to stiff peaks and fold this also into the mixture. Mix well.
  • Season with salt & pepper and if necessary add a little extra Lemon Juice.
  • Finally, fold in the chicken pieces coating them with the mixture well.
  • Garnish with watercress and serve.
  • Serves 4 to 6 as a salad with additional salad ingredients, or makes 8 rounds of sandwiches. Also wonderful as a vol au vents or pie filling.

CORONATION CHICKEN TO DIE FOR.



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This is one of my most requested recipe's. I always serve it at buffets (I wouldn't dare not) and it is always the first to go. This is an extremely simple version and anyone can make it.

Provided by Kazd Davis

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cooked chicken breasts (Chopped)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon curry powder
1/4 pint chicken stock
1 teaspoon tomato puree
1/2 lemon, juice of
2 tablespoons mango chutney (or Apricot Jam/Jelly)
1/2 pint mayonnaise
3 tablespoons double cream (Thick)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in saucepan, add the chopped onion, cover and saute gently for 5 minutes until the onion is soft but not brown.
  • Stir in the curry powder and cook for another two minutes, this will help bring out the flavour.
  • Add the stock, tomato puree, lemon juice and chutney.
  • Stir until bubbling, then cook for 5 minutes and the mixture reduces and thickens.
  • Allow to cool for half an hour or so, then stir in the mayonnaise and cream.
  • Add chicken (which should be chopped into reasonable sized chunks) and mix throughly.
  • Serve over cold rice.
  • Excellent buffet dish.
  • Enjoy.

CHEESE SCONES FILLED WITH CORONATION CHICKEN SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Yield 12 scones

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 3/4 cups self-raising flour
1 stick butter, chilled and diced
1/4 cup hard cheese, grated
About 1/3 cup buttermilk or fresh milk soured with lemon juice
2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1/2 ripe honeydew or other sweet melon, diced small
1 celery stalk, trimmed and diced
4 tablespoons home-made mayonnaise
1 tablespoon mild Indian curry paste
Fresh basil or mint

Steps:

  • Rub the flour and butter together in a bowl until it resembles coarse bread crumbs. Stir in the cheese and add enough liquid to make a soft, pliable dough. Transfer to a floured board, and knead it lightly. Roll and cut out scones. I like to use a fairly large octagonal cutter. Bake at 400 degrees in a preheated oven for about 18 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Cut a thin slice from the top of each scone, and then hollow out the center, leaving a case for you to fill with Coronation Chicken.;
  • Coronation Chicken Salad: Poach, grill or steam the chicken for 8 minutes. When cool enough to handle, dice and mix with the melon and celery, then fold in the mayonnaise and curry paste. Spoon into the scones, decorate with basil or mint, and serve.

CORONATION CHICKEN SALAD WITH MANGOES AND ALMONDS



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This sweet-tangy curried chicken salad, tossed with mango and crunchy toasted almonds, was invented to honor the crowning of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953, and served at her coronation luncheon. While chef Tom Aikens follows the original recipe closely, he brightens the dressing with minced hot chiles and chunks of sweet mango. A tad labor-intensive but I think it is worth the effort - have seen the other Coronation Salads and none is like this take on it. F&W Magazine. From Comfort Food: English Style, The Best Chicken Salad Recipes Published January 2009 Forgot to include 60 minutes chilling time. :)

Provided by Manami

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 25

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large shallot, minced
1 large hot red chili pepper, seeded and minced
2 teaspoons curry powder
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2/3 cup dry white wine
2/3 cup chicken stock or 2/3 cup low-sodium broth
1/4 cup apricot jam
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup creme fraiche
1 large mango, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice (2 cups)
4 scallions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
salt
fresh ground pepper
Tabasco sauce
2 whole chickens (3 lbs rotisserie chickens, skinned, leg meat shredded, breast meat sliced 1/4 inch thick)
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 pinch sugar
8 cups finely shredded boston lettuce
cilantro leaf, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, melt the butter.
  • Add the shallot and chile and cook over moderately low heat until softened, about 4 minutes.
  • Stir in the curry powder and cook over high heat until fragrant.
  • Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add the wine and boil until reduced to 3 tablespoons.
  • Add the stock and apricot jam and boil over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until reduced to 1/4 cup, about 4 minutes.
  • Transfer the curry dressing to a medium bowl and let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled, about 10 minutes.
  • Whisk the mayonnaise and crème fraîche into the curry dressing.
  • Fold in the mango, scallions, lemon juice and cilantro.
  • Season with salt, pepper and Tabasco.
  • In a medium bowl, toss the chicken leg meat with half of the dressing and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • In a small skillet, toast the almonds over moderate heat, stirring, until golden brown, 4 minutes.& transfer to a plate and let cool.
  • In a large bowl, mix the oil with the lime juice, mustard and sugar and season with salt and pepper.
  • Add the shredded lettuce and toss well.
  • Transfer to a platter.
  • Arrange the leg meat over the lettuce and top with the sliced breast meat.
  • Spoon the remaining curry dressing over the salad.
  • Garnish with the toasted almond slices and the cilantro leaves and serve right away with bread from the oven and a glass of nice white wine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1078.3, Fat 80, SaturatedFat 22.9, Cholesterol 280.1, Sodium 520.2, Carbohydrate 25.4, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 12.5, Protein 60.5

CORONATION CHICKEN



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Categories     Chicken     Bake     Pastry

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tsp oil
1 small onion chopped
1 tsp curry
1/2 tsp tomato paste
1/4 cup water
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup red wine
1 slice lemon
1 tsp lemon juice
3 pounds boneless chicken breasts cooked
1 cup mayonnaise
2 Tbsp cream
2 Tbsp apricot jam
Puff pastry
1 Egg
1 Tsp water

Steps:

  • Cook onion in oil until clear and starting to brown. Add curry and tomato paste for one minute. Add water, bay leaf, wine, lemon, juice and jam. Simmer for 15 minutes. Strain. Chop chicken. Mix with mayonnaise and cream. Add sauce. Mix well and cool. Defrost puff pastry or make your own. Roll out two sheets of pre made pastry according to package directions. Place chicken mixture in middle. Roll over to form log. Pinch ends. Mix egg and water Brush pastry log with egg wash. Slash top in 4 places. Bake in preheated 400F oven 15-20 min until golden brown.

CORONATION CHICKEN SALAD



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Categories     Chicken     Lunch

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 lbs boneless and skinless chicken breasts
1 Tbsp curry powder
2 Tbsp tomato paste
1/4 tsp Siracha (more or less, to taste)
2 oz red wine
4 oz whipping cream
1 bay leaf
juice of 1/2 lemon
1/2 cup cashews
1/2 cup golden raisins (Sultanas?)
4 dried apricots, chopped
1/2 cup Miracle Whip (added at end)

Steps:

  • Poach the chicken (cover with water, bring to boil, turn off heat, cover with lid, let rest for 20 minutes, then pour off water). When cool, cut into bite sized pieces. Place the remaining ingredients (except for the Miracle Whip) into a sauce pan, and simmer for a few minutes. Remove the bay leaf. When cooled, add the 1/2 cup (or more) of Miracle Whip (Light?). Mix with the chicken pieces. Cool in the fridge for at least 4 hours. If desired, garnish with mango, fresh apricots, cashews, etc.

CORONATION CHICKEN ((A COLD DISH)



CORONATION CHICKEN ((A COLD DISH) image

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cooked chicken (or about three pounds of cooked chicken), chilled
1 medium-sized onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon curry powder
1/2 cup chicken stock
2 teaspoons tomato puree
Juice of half a lemon
2 tablespoons mango chutney
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup heavy cream, whipped

Steps:

  • Flake the chicken into small, bite-sized pieces and set aside. Soften the onion in the oil in a saucepan over low heat until it is soft but not brown. Add the curry powder and cook for a few minutes. Then add the stock, tomato puree, lemon juice, and chutney. Stir until the mixture comes to a boil, simmer for 5 minutes and puree in blender or food processor. Allow the mixture to cool and add the mayonnaise and whipped cream. Chill sauce. Place the chicken pieces on a serving dish and spoon the sauce over the chicken.

CORONATION CHICKEN



Coronation Chicken image

This recipe was created more than 60 years ago by English food writer Constance Spry and British chef Rosemary Hume for the royal banquet to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's coronation in 1953. It has since remained a staple tea sandwich in the U.K. It features an undercurrent of sweetness from the apricots and mango chutney,...

Provided by Vickie Parks

Categories     Salads

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 to 4 lb chicken breasts, bone-in and skin-on
1 Tbsp olive oil
kosher salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
2 Tbsp unsalted butter
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1/2 c red wine
6 Tbsp mango chutney
1/4 c tomato purée
3 Tbsp curry powder
juice of 1/2 lemon
1 bay leaf, fresh or dried
salt and pepper, to taste
1 c mayonnaise
3 oz dried apricots, finely chopped (about 15 apricots)

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350°F.
  • 2. Rub chicken on all sides with olive oil, season generously with salt and pepper and arrange on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until skin is golden and meat is cooked through, about 45 minutes. Let chicken cool slightly, then remove skin and bones and chop meat into bite-size pieces. Set aside.
  • 3. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the red wine, mango chutney, tomato purée, curry powder, lemon juice and bay leaf and bring to a simmer. Continue simmering, stirring occasionally and adjusting heat as necessary, until sauce is quite thick, 8 to 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper; remove and discard bay leaf.
  • 4. Transfer sauce to a large bowl and let cool to room temperature, then add the mayonnaise and stir to combine. Add the cooled chicken and the apricots and stir to coat them in the sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper. For sandwiches, spread the chicken salad on thick slices of English white bread or seven-grain bread. Cut off crusts if making finger sandwiches for tea.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality mayonnaise for the best flavor. Homemade mayonnaise is always best, but if you're using store-bought, look for a brand that uses real eggs and oil.
  • Shred the chicken breast into small, bite-sized pieces. This will help it absorb the flavors of the sauce more easily.
  • Taste the sauce before adding the chicken and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more curry powder, salt, or pepper.
  • Serve the coronation chicken immediately or chill it for later. It can be served on its own, on sandwiches, or in salads.

Conclusion:

Coronation chicken is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. It's perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner, or for a special occasion. With its creamy, flavorful sauce and tender chicken, coronation chicken is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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