Coronation Chicken Sandwich
Make a coronation chicken sandwich with tender chicken, mango chutney, mild curry, golden raisins, and crisp lettuce.
Equipment
- Spoon or silicone 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
- 6 tablespoons butter optional to butter rolls
- 4 sandwich rolls
- ½ head green leaf lettuce leaves separated and washed
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons water as needed
Instructions
- Add the mayonnaise, 2 teaspoons of curry powder, 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 and stir until the sauce is smooth and evenly combined.¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Add the shredded chicken and stir until it is completely coated in the curry sauce.3 cups shredded cooked chicken
- If the filling seems too thick, stir in 1 tablespoon of water. Add the remaining tablespoon only if needed.2 tablespoons water
- Taste the coronation chicken and add more curry powder as desired.
- Slice the sandwich rolls in half. Spread the cut sides with softened butter, if using.6 tablespoons butter, 4 sandwich rolls
- Place a layer of lettuce on the bottom half of each roll.½ head green leaf lettuce
- Divide the coronation chicken evenly among the four rolls.
- Add another lettuce leaf, cover with the top half of each roll, and serve.
Notes
Tips and Tricks
- Rotisserie chicken works well and makes this recipe especially quick.
- Begin with 2 teaspoons of curry powder, then add more after tasting.
- For the best texture, drain any excess liquid from the mango chutney before adding it.
- The chicken filling can be prepared up to 2 days ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator.
- Assemble the sandwiches shortly before serving so the rolls and lettuce stay fresh.
Nutrition
Calories: 647kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 33gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 118mgSodium: 630mgPotassium: 479mgFiber: 3gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 3750IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 102mgIron: 4mg
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