Serving Details
- Serves: 6
- Calories per serving: 350 kcal
- Difficulty: Easy
- Meal Type: Main Course / Sandwich Filling / Salad
Recipe Description
The ultimate makeover: Coronation chicken reinvents the classic British dish with bold flavors and creamy textures. Combining tender poached chicken with a spiced mango and yogurt dressing, this updated version adds freshness with herbs and crunch with toasted almonds, making it perfect for sandwiches, salads, or a light meal.
Cooking Time
- Preparation Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 20 minutes (including poaching)
- Total Time: 35 minutes
Nutritional Ingredients
- Chicken breasts (poached and shredded): 400g
- Greek yogurt: 150g
- Mango chutney: 3 tbsp
- Mayonnaise: 2 tbsp
- Curry powder: 1 tbsp
- Lemon juice: 1 tbsp
- Toasted flaked almonds: 30g
- Fresh coriander (chopped): 2 tbsp
- Salt and pepper: To taste
- Spring onions (optional, sliced): 2
Cooking Instructions
- Poach chicken breasts in gently simmering water for 15 minutes or until cooked through. Remove, cool slightly, and shred.
- In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, mango chutney, mayonnaise, curry powder, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Fold shredded chicken, spring onions, and fresh coriander into the dressing until well combined.
- Sprinkle toasted flaked almonds over the mixture and gently fold through for added crunch.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature, perfect for sandwiches, salads, or as a dip.
FAQs
Q: Can I use leftover roast chicken?
Yes, leftover cooked chicken works great in this recipe.
Q: How long does Coronation chicken keep?
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Q: Can I make this dairy-free?
Use dairy-free yogurt and mayonnaise alternatives.
Q: What are good serving ideas?
Try it in sandwiches, on baked potatoes, or as part of a picnic spread.
