Mary Berry’s Coronation Chicken recipe, a delightful and classic British dish that was originally created to commemorate the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. This flavourful chicken salad combines tender shredded cooked chicken with a creamy, spiced sauce. It’s a great way to use up leftover chicken.
Prep
less than 10 mins
Cook
None
Serve
serves 4
By Mary Berry
Ingredients
- 500g shredded cooked chicken
- 6 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2-3 tsp mild curry powder (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp mango chutney
- 1-3 tbsp sultanas (raisins), to taste
Method
- In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, curry powder, cinnamon, mango chutney, and sultanas. Mix well until everything is blended.
- Add the shredded cooked chicken pieces to the sauce. Mix everything together until the chicken is well-coated with the Coronation sauce.
- If the mixture is too thick, add 2 tablespoons of water and mix again.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
- Serve this delicious Coronation Chicken cold with jacket potatoes, salads, or as a sandwich filling.
What to Serve With Coronation Chicken:
- Traditionally, Coronation Chicken is enjoyed cold with jacket potatoes, salads, sandwiches, wraps, and toast.
- You can also pair it with rice, pasta, couscous, naan bread, or pita pockets.
- For a complete meal, consider serving it alongside green beans, roasted vegetables, or a refreshing fruit salad.
Nutritional Breakdown for Coronation Chicken
When considering Coronation Chicken, here’s a helpful overview of its nutritional content:
- Serving Size: The information is based on one serving out of four total servings.
- Calories: Each serving contains approximately 352 calories.
Fats:
- Total Fat: 6 grams
- Saturated Fat: 2 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 grams
Cholesterol and Sodium:
- Cholesterol: 68 milligrams
- Sodium: 228 milligrams
Carbohydrates and Sugars:
- Total Carbohydrates: 49 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Sugar: 39 grams
Protein:
- Each serving provides around 27 grams of protein.
Note: These values are sourced from an external nutrition application and should be considered as estimates.
Storage Tips:
- Properly stored, Coronation Chicken can last in the fridge for about 3-4 days. Cover it tightly, preferably in airtight glass containers, then refrigerate.
- If you have leftovers, you can freeze Coronation Chicken for up to 2-3 months. Make sure it’s cooled completely, transfer it to freezer-safe bags or containers, remove as much air as possible, and then place it in the freezer.