Authors CC Coronation Chicken Sandwiches

Coronation chicken sandwiches 1 loaf makes 8-9 rounds, each of which can be cut into quarters

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

If using raw chicken, slice the breasts in half lengthwise, so that they cook faster

Step 2

Poach the chicken breasts in salted water for 20 minutes, until cooked

Step 3

Drain off the poaching stock and leave the chicken breasts to cool

Step 4

Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, mix the coronation dressing

Step 5

Add the curry powder first, then mix with a whisk, with 1 tbsp of mayonnaise

Step 6

Mix well until the curry powder is thoroughly dispersed

Step 7

Add the mango chutney, creme fraiche and remainder of the mayonnaise

Step 8

Slice the chicken breast (about 5mm thick)

Step 9

Mix the chicken breast into the Coronation sauce

Step 10

Lay out 12 pieces of bread

Step 11

Butter each slice of bread (this is particularly important if making in advance, to avoid soggy sandwiches)

Step 12

Spoon 75-100g of the coronation chicken mix onto one side and spread across to all sides

Step 13

Complete the sandwich with a slice of buttered bread

Step 14

Press down and if serving later, transfer the sandwiches back to the bread bag for transport

Step 15

Close to service time (no more than 30 minutes), slice each sandwich into quarters