British Coronation Chicken Salad with Mango
Chef & Safety Quick Answer: Created for Queen Elizabeth II’s 1953 coronation banquet, authentic Coronation chicken coats tender poached chicken in a creamy dressing of ...
Cook British Coronation Chicken Salad with Mango for 35 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F Minimum. Rest for 5–10 Mins before slicing so juices redistribute and carryover heat reaches full USDA FSIS food safety standards.
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| Recipe | British Coronation Chicken Salad with Mango |
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Created for Queen Elizabeth II’s 1953 coronation banquet, authentic Coronation chicken coats tender poached chicken in a creamy dressing of mild curry powder, mango chutney, tomato puree, golden sultanas, and toasted flaked almonds.
Recipe Overview & Cooking Metrics
| Prep Time | 15 minutes | Cook Time | 0 minutes |
| Total Time | 45 minutes | Servings | 4 servings |
| Calories / Serving | 410 kcal | Protein / Serving | 34g |
| Cuisine | British Royal | Category | Salad |
Equipment Needed
- Large mixing bowl
- Small saucepan (optional to bloom curry powder)
- Whisk and spatula
- Digital probe meat thermometer
Ingredients
- 4 cups poached chicken breast, cooled and cut into bite-sized cubes
- 1/2 cup high-quality mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt or crème fraîche
- 2 tablespoons sweet mango chutney (such as Sharwood’s or Geeta’s)
- 1 tablespoon mild Madras curry powder
- 1 teaspoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/3 cup golden sultanas (golden raisins)
- 1/3 cup flaked toasted almonds
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- Watercress or rocket (arugula) and crusty baguettes for serving
Step-by-Step Preparation Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, mango chutney, mild curry powder, tomato paste, lemon juice, salt, and white pepper until a vibrant golden curried dressing forms.
- Add diced cooked chicken and golden sultanas into the bowl.
- Fold with a silicone spatula until chicken is thoroughly coated in the fragrant golden dressing.
- Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the sultanas to plump in the dressing and the curry spices to bloom.
- Just before serving, sprinkle toasted flaked almonds across the salad.
- Serve cold over a peppery bed of fresh watercress or stuffed into crusty French baguettes for high tea or afternoon lunch.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Invented by Constance Spry and Rosemary Hume of Le Cordon Bleu London for Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation banquet in 1953, it was originally called ‘Poulet Reine Elizabeth’.
Yes. Sauté curry powder and tomato paste in 1 teaspoon oil over low heat for 60 seconds until fragrant, then let cool before whisking into mayonnaise.
It is very mild and aromatic rather than spicy hot, with sweet fruity notes from mango chutney and sultanas balancing warm coriander, turmeric, and cumin.
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