When renowned florist Constance Spry and cordon bleu chef Rosemary Hume served a meal to mark Elizabeth II’s coronation in 1953, they produced Coronation chicken. It is thought to be based on the ‘Jubilee Chicken,’ which was designed in 1935 to commemorate George V’s silver jubilee The original dish consists of grilled chicken meat with a simple curry mayonnaise sauce, and it’s very amusing that such a simple recipe ended up in Buckingham Palace. Although it may come as a surprise, the original recipe asks for curry powder, as fresh curry spices were very impossible to come by in postwar Britain.
The original meal consists of roasted chicken flesh with a simple curry mayonnaise sauce, and it’s amusing that such a simple recipe made its way inside Buckingham Palace. It may surprise you, but the original recipe called for curry powder because fresh curry spices were nearly difficult to come by in postwar Britain. This iconic British salad is now widely available in the UK, from supermarkets to deli shops to sandwich shops.
Unfortunately, with so many ingredients and modifications added over the years, this recipe has lost some of its allure, and it now appears to be a very hazy recreation of the royal feast. Most variations use components that have nothing to do with the original, such as sultanas. The original recipe contains no sultanas, simply dried apricots (which can be diced or pureed), and the sauce is a well-balanced combination of mayonnaise and whipped cream.
How to make Coronation Chicken – Want a Cook
Description
Coronation chicken is a mixture of cold chicken, herbs and spices, and a cream sauce based on mayonnaise. It can be eaten as a salad or with sandwiches.
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Ingredients
Instructions
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Step 1
- Take a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, curry powder, cinnamon, salt, pepper, mango chutney, sultanas, and apricots in a mixing bowl and stir until well blended.
- Take a cutting board and chop the chicken
- Stir in the chopped chicken to coat it in the sauce.
- Serve as part of a salad or in a sandwich after placing in a serving bowl and topping with flaked almonds.
Serving Size 1
Servings 2
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 166
- Calories from Fat 78
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 8.7g14%
- Saturated Fat 0.8g4%
- Cholesterol 63mg21%
- Sodium 240mg10%
- Potassium 303mg9%
- Total Carbohydrate 11g4%
- Dietary Fiber 0.8g4%
- Sugars 8.1g
- Protein 11g22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
