Coronation chicken is a classic British dish that is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. It is made with cooked chicken, mayonnaise, curry powder, and a variety of other seasonings. The chicken is typically served on a bed of lettuce or rice, and can be garnished with fresh herbs or fruit.
This article includes three different recipes for coronation chicken salad. The first recipe is a classic version of the dish, made with mayonnaise, curry powder, and a variety of other seasonings. The second recipe is a lighter version, made with Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise. The third recipe is a vegan version, made with tofu instead of chicken.
All three recipes are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. Whether you prefer a classic, light, or vegan version, you are sure to find a coronation chicken salad recipe in this article that you will love.
CORONATION CHICKEN SALAD
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
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
THE CLASSIC 1953 CORONATION CHICKEN SALAD RECIPE
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
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.
CHEESE SCONES FILLED WITH CORONATION CHICKEN SALAD
Provided by Food Network
Yield 12 scones
Number Of Ingredients 10
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
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
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 SALAD
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.
Tips:
- Use high-quality mayonnaise. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your salad.
- If you don't have curry powder, you can make your own by combining ground turmeric, coriander, cumin, and ginger.
- Be sure to use fresh, ripe fruit for your salad. This will give it the best flavor.
- If you're short on time, you can use canned or frozen chicken for this salad.
- Serve the salad immediately after making it, or chill it for later.
Conclusion:
Coronation chicken salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or as a party appetizer. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try!
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