Cooking Lucid
Coronation Chicken
Poached chicken in a creamy curry-mayonnaise sauce with apricots and almonds. Created for Queen Elizabeth II's coronation — still a British buffet staple.
Prep 20 min
Cook 25 min
Total 45 min
Serves 6
Ingredients
Step 1 — Poach the chicken
- 2 lbs chicken breasts
- 1 onion (halved)
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 cups water
- Salt and pepper
Step 2 — Make the dressing
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup plain yogurt
- 2 tbsp mango chutney
- 1 tbsp curry powder
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- ¼ cup slivered almonds (toasted)
- ¼ cup dried apricots (chopped)
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro
Instructions
- 1
Poach chicken
Simmer chicken with onion, bay leaves, and salted water 15–18 minutes until cooked. Cool and shred.
- 2
Make dressing
Whisk mayonnaise, yogurt, chutney, curry powder, and lemon juice. Fold in chicken, apricots, almonds, and cilantro.
- 3
Serve
Chill at least 1 hour. Serve in sandwiches, on salads, or with rice.
Nutrition per serving: 380 cal · 32g protein · 12g carbs · 24g fat · 2g fiber
For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.
