CORONATION CHICKEN SALAD

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Back in 1953, long before the Los Angeles chef Roy Choi started making Korean tacos, a different kind of cross-cultural mash-up was minted in England as a way to celebrate the crowning of Queen Elizabeth II. Coronation Chicken, a dish with Indian flavors, has since "become a staple in the U.K.," said Nicky Perry, whose almost-a-quarter-century-old West Village shrine to British food, Tea & Sympathy, serves it as the filling for one of the restaurant's signature sandwiches. "There is such a huge Indian population in the U.K. that the two cuisines have become somewhat intertwined." By now it is a mainstay of the American picnic basket, too, and its undercurrents of sweetness (from apricots and mango chutney) and spice (from curry powder) are easy to achieve. Use soft bread, so that the chicken salad doesn't go squirting out the sides with each bite. And cutting off the crusts? Go right ahead. There is no shame in that.

Provided by Jeff Gordinier

Categories     brunch, dinner, lunch, salads and dressings, sandwiches, main course

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 to 4 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
Kosher salt, as needed
Fresh black pepper, as needed
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large yellow onion, diced
1/2 cup red wine
6 tablespoons mango chutney
1/4 cup tomato purée
3 tablespoons curry powder
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 fresh or dried bay leaf
1 cup mayonnaise
3 ounces dried apricots, finely chopped (about 15 apricots)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Rub chicken on all sides with olive oil, season generously with salt and pepper and arrange on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until skin is golden and meat is cooked through, about 45 minutes. Let chicken cool slightly, then remove skin and bones and chop meat into bite-size pieces. Set aside.
  • Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the red wine, mango chutney, tomato purée, curry powder, lemon juice and bay leaf and bring to a simmer. Continue simmering, stirring occasionally and adjusting heat as necessary, until sauce is quite thick, 8 to 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper; remove and discard bay leaf.
  • Transfer sauce to a large bowl and let cool to room temperature, then add the mayonnaise and stir to combine. Add the cooled chicken and the apricots and stir to coat them in the sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper. For sandwiches, spread the chicken salad on thick slices of English white bread or seven-grain bread. Cut off crusts if making finger sandwiches for tea.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 683, UnsaturatedFat 33 grams, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 46 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 43 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 716 milligrams, Sugar 17 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Aubriana Lancaster
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This coronation chicken salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for any occasion.


siddique u m
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This coronation chicken salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken.


oneoutz whittaker
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This coronation chicken salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their veggies. They'll love the sweet grapes and crunchy cashews.


Ashley Parrish
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This coronation chicken salad is so creamy and flavorful. I love the way the sauce clings to the chicken.


Ravi Mager
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I love the combination of flavors in this coronation chicken salad. The chicken, grapes, and cashews are a perfect match.


Kannon Humphreys
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This coronation chicken salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great dish to make for a potluck or party.


LiL wRLD
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I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes to try, and this coronation chicken salad definitely fits the bill. It's a unique and flavorful dish that I'm sure to make again and again.


Bikram Bipana
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This coronation chicken salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that it can be made ahead of time, which makes it perfect for busy weeknights.


Bobita Bobi
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a good coronation chicken salad recipe for ages. This one is definitely a winner.


Fugita General
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This is the best coronation chicken salad recipe I've ever tried. The sauce is perfectly balanced and the chicken is so tender. I highly recommend this recipe!


Mdshofiqul Job
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I love that this coronation chicken salad is so versatile. I've served it on sandwiches, crackers, and even as a dip. It's always a hit.


laurie aburto
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I made this coronation chicken salad for a picnic and it was the perfect dish to take along. It's easy to make and transport, and it tastes even better the next day.


Richard Bennett
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it always turns out perfectly. The coronation chicken salad is always a crowd-pleaser.


Esten Allende
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I'm not usually a fan of chicken salad, but this recipe changed my mind. The coronation chicken salad is so flavorful and refreshing. I love the combination of the chicken, grapes, and cashews.


Some Rando
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This coronation chicken salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone raved about the creamy, flavorful sauce and the tender chicken. I'll definitely be making this again.


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