Coronation chicken recipe

Coronation Chicken recipe

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About this recipe

In this blog post I will guide you thru the steps and ingredients needed to craft this recipe. Grab your favorite apron and let's start.
The Coronation chicken recipe is a classic British dish that was created to celebrate the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. It is a delicious combination of tender chicken, creamy mayonnaise, and aromatic spices such as curry powder and cumin. This recipe is perfect for picnics, parties, or as a filling for sandwiches. The dish is easy to prepare and can be enjoyed hot or cold.

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Coronation chicken recipe details

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Ingredients

2 ½ kg	chicken, skinned and off the bone
	For the sauce:
2 tbsp	vegetable oil
1 small	onion, finely chopped
1 tbsp	curry paste
1 tbsp	tomato puree
100 ml	red wine
1	bay leaf
1 small	lemon, juiced
2	apricots, halved, puréed in blender
300 ml	mayonnaise
100 ml	whipping cream
	salt and pepper, as desired
	For garnish:
	watercress

Instructions

Cut the chicken into small pieces and grill it until cooked.

Heat the oil in a small saucepan and sauté the onion for about three minutes, until softened. Add the curry paste, tomato puree, wine, bay leaf and lemon juice. Simmer, uncovered, for about 10 minutes until well reduced. Stir occasionally. Strain and leave to cool.

Combine the puréed apricots with the mayonnaise and the cooled sauce. Whip the cream to stiff peaks and fold into the mixture.

To serve:
Combine the sauce with the chicken pieces, garnish with watercress and serve.

Preparation time:
ca. 20 min
Cooking / Baking Time:
ca. 30 min
Grade of difficulty:
medium
Calories per portion:
n/a