Coronation chicken
This recipe was originally created in 1952 specifically to be served at Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation party and banquet. It is not a salad in the traditional sense of the word, yet it is often served at buffets, wedding lunches and other special occasions. It is an extremely rich and calorific dish, yet when made properly it is absolutely delicious.
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Coronation chicken recipe
Serves: 4 persons
Prep time: 15 mins
Cooking time: 15 mins
Total time: 30 mins
Ingredients
- 12oz (340g) of cold poached chicken, sliced
- 4 tbsp of mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp of double cream
- 2 tbsp of apricot jam, sieved
- 1 tbsp of slivered almonds
- salt and pepper
For the curry sauce
- 8 fl oz (250ml) of poaching liquid from the chicken
- 1 tbsp of plain flour
- 2 tsp of butter
- 1 tsp of curry powder
Method
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- First of all prepare the curry sauce by melting the butter in a large saucepan and adding the curry powder.
- Fry for a few minutes and then add the flour, stirring constantly.
- Gradually pour in the poaching liquid and continue to stir rapidly.
- Bring to the boil and cook until the sauce thickens.
- Turn the heat down and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool down.
- In a bowl mix together the mayonnaise, double cream and the apricot jam.
- Add the curry sauce and blend together.
- Arrange the chicken slices on a serving platter and pour the sauce over to cover the chicken.
- Sprinkle with the almonds and chill before serving.
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