Coronation Chicken
Coronation chicken is creamy, lightly spiced, and full of sweet mango chutney flavor. Perfect for lunches, sandwiches, or salads.
Equipment
- Spoon or spatula
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 to 3 teaspoons mild curry powder or to taste
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons mango chutney
- 2 tablespoons golden raisins sultanas
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground to taste
- 1-2 tablespoons water as needed
Instructions
- Add the mayonnaise, curry powder, ground cinnamon, mango chutney, and golden raisins to a medium mixing bowl.6 tablespoons mayonnaise, 2 to 3 teaspoons mild curry powder, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, 2 tablespoons mango chutney, 2 tablespoons golden raisins
- Season with black pepper, then stir until the sauce is smooth and well combined.¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Add the shredded cooked chicken to the bowl.3 cups shredded cooked chicken
- Stir until the chicken is evenly coated in the sauce.
- If the mixture feels too thick, stir in up to 2 tablespoons of water to loosen it.1-2 tablespoons water
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed and serve.
Notes
Tips and Tricks
- Use cooked, cooled shredded chicken so the sauce stays thick and creamy.
- Start with 2 teaspoons of curry powder, then taste before adding more.
- If the mixture feels too thick, add the water a little at a time.
- Mango chutney adds sweetness, so taste before adding extra seasoning.
- Golden raisins add small bursts of sweetness and texture.
- For the best texture, stir gently so the chicken stays lightly shredded.
- Chill before serving if you prefer a colder, more developed flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 248kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 18gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 58mgSodium: 144mgPotassium: 217mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 45IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 1mg
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