Coronation Chicken

Name: Coronation Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots; 1 bay leaf; 1 tablespoon mild curry powder; 1 teaspoon triple-concentrated tomato paste; ½ cup chicken broth; 1 tablespoon fresh-squeezed lemon juice; ½ teaspoon brown sugar; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; ½ cup mayonnaise; ½ cup creme fraiche; 2 tablespoons dried apricots (finely chopped); 4 cups cooked, shredded chicken; 3 tablespoons slivered almonds

Instructions

Prep:15min

Coronation Chicken is a dish, originally created for Queen Elizabeth's coronation in 1953. This recipe is a recreation of the classic British Royal dish. It's a curried chicken salad that is delicious and easy to make! It can be served as a salad, tea sandwich or in a lettuce wrap for a snack, or meal.

Updated at: Fri, 28 Aug 2026 05:24:59 GMT