Easy Coronation Chicken Recipe

Name: Easy Coronation Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon mild Indian curry paste; 1 teaspoon tomato paste; 1 tablespoon red wine; 1/2 cup chicken stock; 1 medium bay leaf; Sea salt, to taste; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice; 2 cups mayonnaise; 1/4 cup apricot jam; 2 tablespoons double cream, lightly whipped; 1 3/4 to 2 pounds cooked chicken, sliced or diced; 2 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds

Coronation chicken is a historical dish featuring cooked poultry enveloped in a rich, fruity curry sauce, ideal for utilizing leftover chicken.

⭐ 4.1 (38 reviews) Prep: 20 minCook: 20 minTotal: 40 minYields: 8 servings

Category Tags:

Entree Lunch Salad

Cuisine Tags:

British

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Instructions

Heat oil in a skillet, then cook chopped onion until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in curry paste and cook for 2 minutes until fragrant, then add tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
Remove from heat, then stir in red wine, chicken stock, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
Return to heat, bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
Stir in sugar and lemon juice, and simmer for 5-10 minutes.
Strain the curry sauce into a bowl, discard solids, and let cool.
Gradually combine the cooled curry sauce with mayonnaise.
Stir in apricot jam, then fold in cream.
Toss cooked chicken with sufficient sauce to coat; adjust seasoning as needed.
Garnish with toasted sliced almonds and serve.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 562 kcal

Carbohydrate: 10 g

Cholesterol: 80 mg

Fiber: 0 g

Protein: 15 g

Saturated Fat: 9 g

Sodium: 528 mg

Sugar: 6 g

Fat: 51 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g