Description
Coronation chicken elevates classic British comfort with a creamy, tangy blend of tender chicken, aromatic spices, and luxurious mayo-based sauce. Regal flavors dance across your palate, inviting you to savor this timeless culinary celebration of royal heritage.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 ripe mango
- 150 milliliters (5 fluid ounces) mayonnaise
- 75 milliliters (2.5 fluid ounces) creme fraiche
Protein and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 teaspoons Madras curry powder
- 100 milliliters (3.4 fluid ounces) white wine
- 100 milliliters (3.4 fluid ounces) chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons tomato puree
- 1 tablespoon apricot jam
- 50 grams (1.8 ounces) flaked almonds
Aromatics and Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 shallot
- 1 red chilli
- 4 spring onions
- 2 tablespoons chopped coriander
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- Salt
- Pepper
- Tabasco to taste
- Salad leaves (to serve)
Instructions
- Prepare chicken by seasoning and steaming for approximately 25 minutes until fully cooked, then allow to cool completely before dicing into bite-sized pieces.
- In a saucepan, gently sauté finely chopped shallots and chilli in butter until softened, then incorporate curry powder and create a smooth puree.
- Deglaze the pan with wine, allowing liquid to reduce, then introduce stock and jam, simmering until the mixture thickens and develops a rich flavor profile.
- Let the curry mixture cool to room temperature, then blend with mayonnaise and creme fraiche until smooth and well combined.
- Incorporate fresh lemon juice for brightness, then fold in diced mango, finely chopped onions, and chopped coriander leaves.
- Gently mix the prepared chicken into the creamy sauce, ensuring each piece is evenly coated.
- Season the mixture with Tabasco sauce, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to taste, adjusting flavors as needed.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and develop.
- When ready to serve, plate over a crisp salad and garnish with toasted sliced almonds for added texture and nutty flavor.
Notes
- Adjust spice levels by varying curry powder amount, creating a milder or more intense flavor profile.
- Swap chicken for tofu or chickpeas to make a vegetarian version that maintains the rich, creamy sauce.
- Chill ingredients thoroughly before mixing to enhance the cold salad’s refreshing texture and blend flavors more effectively.
- Use Greek yogurt instead of creme fraiche for a lighter, tangier alternative that reduces overall calories.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg