Description
Delightful Coronation Chicken celebrates British culinary heritage with tender chicken draped in a creamy, spiced sauce. Regal flavors dance together, creating a perfect harmony that invites you to savor each luxurious bite of this classic dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 1/2 to 1 3/4 pounds or 680–790 grams)
- 1/4 cup chopped dried apricots
- 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons mango chutney
- Juice of 1/2 lemon (about 1 tablespoon)
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves
Liquids and Creams:
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 medium white onion, diced
- 1/4 cup red wine
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Prepare chicken by poaching in a large pot. Season with salt, add peppercorns and bay leaf. Submerge in water, bring to boil, then simmer until internal temperature reaches 165°F, approximately 8-10 minutes.
- Cool chicken completely, then shred into tender pieces and set aside.
- Create sauce by heating olive oil in a pan. Sauté diced onions until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Incorporate tomato paste and curry powder, stirring for one minute to release aromatic flavors.
- Deglaze pan with red wine, then add water, mango chutney, lemon juice, and second bay leaf. Reduce liquid for 5 minutes over medium heat.
- Remove sauce from heat and allow to cool completely.
- In a separate mixing bowl, blend mayonnaise and sour cream until smooth.
- Fold cooled curry mixture into creamy base, creating a rich, spiced sauce.
- Combine shredded chicken with chopped apricots, sliced almonds, and fresh cilantro.
- Gently coat chicken mixture with prepared sauce, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
Notes
- Choose fresh, high-quality chicken breasts for the most tender and flavorful result.
- Poach chicken gently to maintain moisture and prevent tough, dry meat.
- Consider using Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a lighter, tangier sauce that reduces calories.
- Adjust curry powder intensity based on personal spice tolerance, starting with less and adding gradually.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg