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    Coronation Chicken

    Cold poached chicken dressed in a creamy, golden sauce perfumed with curry, apricot, and a whisper of lemon — a genteel salad with a softly spiced kick.

    ⏱ 20 minPrep time
    🔥 25 minCook time
    🍽 6Servings
    🏷 British / Irish KitchenCategory
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    Cold poached chicken dressed in a creamy, golden sauce perfumed with curry, apricot, and a whisper of lemon — a genteel salad with a softly spiced kick. It’s elegant enough for a party spread yet simple enough for a Tuesday sandwich.

    Coronation chicken was created for a royal banquet and has since become a fixture of British buffets, picnics, and sandwich shops. Serve it piled onto buttered bread, in crisp lettuce cups, or with rice and mango chutney.

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    Step by stepInstructions

    1. Put the chicken in a saucepan with the broth, onion, and bay leaves; add water to cover if needed. Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and poach until cooked through, 15-20 minutes. Cool in the liquid, then shred or dice.
    2. In a bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, yogurt, chutney, curry powder, tomato paste, lemon juice, and apricots; season with salt and pepper.
    3. Fold the chicken into the dressing until well coated. Cover and chill at least 1 hour so the flavors meld.
    4. Scatter with the almonds just before serving.
    5. Serve in sandwiches, over salad greens, or with rice.

    💡 Chef tips & storage

    Poaching keeps the chicken moist; don't skip resting it in the cooking liquid. Make it a day ahead — coronation chicken only improves overnight.

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    Recipe details

    Prep20 min
    Cook25 min
    Servings6
    CategoryBritish / Irish Kitchen
    PublishedAugust 17, 2026
    Emily — the cook behind My Comfort Recipes

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