CORONATION CHICKEN SALAD RECIPE
Classic coronation chicken salad is a British royal dish which is easy, quick and can be made within 10 minutes. Cooked cold chicken breasts in a creamy curry-flavored sauce with apricots, raisins, and almonds.
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Creamy, flavorful, and packed with sweet and savory notes, this timeless salad is perfect for lunches, picnics, and light dinners. Discover the iconic British dish that combines tender chicken, aromatic curry spices, juicy fruit, and a creamy dressing in every bite. A lighter take on the classic featuring lean chicken, Greek yogurt, gentle curry spices, and naturally sweet fruit.
An impressive make-ahead dish that’s equally delicious served in sandwiches, lettuce cups, or on a buffet table.
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Table of Contents
Coronation Chicken Salad
Ingredients
- 1 Lb cooked chicken breasts shredded
- 6 Tb mayonnaise
- 3 Tb Greek yogurt
- 2 Tb mango chutney
- 2 tsp curry powder
- 1/8 tsp cinnamon powder
- ½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 5 dried apricots chopped
- 2 Tb black raisins
- 2 Tb toasted almond flakes
- 2 Tb chopped parsley
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise and Greek yogurt. Add chopped apricots, raisins, and mango chutney followed by curry powder, cinnamon powder, black pepper, and salt. Mix then add chopped parsley and almond flakes.
- Add the shredded chicken and stir to coat the chicken.
- Serve with salad or in a sandwich.
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