Coronation Chicken
6 servings
60 minutes
Coronation chicken is a dish with a royal character, born in the UK in honor of Queen Elizabeth II's coronation in 1953. Its tender pieces of chicken soaked in a fragrant curry sauce made of mayonnaise and sour cream create a harmony of flavors—from creamy softness to a spicy Eastern note. Dried apricots add a sweet touch, while almond flakes provide a crunchy texture, making each forkful uniquely rich. The dish is perfect for festive occasions and elegant dinners and can be served with rice, fresh salad, or on slices of crispy baguette. This culinary masterpiece not only delights the palate but also carries the history of royal celebrations, making every meal feel a bit more majestic.
1
Prepare all the ingredients.
2
Boil the chicken breast in salted boiling water until cooked.
- Chicken breast: 1 piece
- Salt: to taste
3
Let the cooked chicken cool slightly and cut it into medium cubes.
- Chicken breast: 1 piece
4
Chop the onion into small cubes.
- White onion: 40 g
5
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat, add onion, bay leaf, curry powder and sauté, stirring, for 2 minutes.
- Olive oil: 15 ml
- White onion: 40 g
- Bay leaf: 1 piece
- Curry powder: 1 teaspoon
6
Add tomato paste, red wine, mix and bring to a boil.
- Tomato paste: 1 teaspoon
- Dry red wine: 60 ml
7
Add lemon juice, a pinch of sugar, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes.
- Lemon juice: 15 ml
- Brown sugar: to taste
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
8
Strain the sauce through a sieve and let it cool.
9
Cut the dried apricots into small cubes.
- Dried apricots: 30 g
10
Toast almond flakes in a dry pan until golden brown.
- Flaked almonds: to taste
11
In a large bowl, mix the prepared sauce, mayonnaise, sour cream, and dried apricots.
- Mayonnaise: 200 g
- Sour cream: 125 g
- Dried apricots: 30 g
12
Add chicken, mix everything well and serve, sprinkled with almond flakes.
- Chicken breast: 1 piece
- Flaked almonds: to taste
