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Eating and Drinking => Kitchen Natter => Topic started by: mrs bouquet on December 13, 2021, 13:47

Title: Coronation chicken
Post by: mrs bouquet on December 13, 2021, 13:47

I have never been sure how to make this scrummy dish.   I have a bag of frozen cooked chicken breast, can I just thaw this, or should I start with fresh raw chicken.   Also can I use salad cream instead of mayo, and I would prefer to use mango chutney instead of jam.
Please can you tell me how to do this, but not the complicated version  :D  Thanks,  Mrs Bouquet

Title: Re: Coronation chicken
Post by: Growster... on December 13, 2021, 17:11

Although Mrs Growster is the expert here, she just uses cooked chicken, shredded coarsely, thawed of course or out of the fridge from the day before, dried apricots (soaked), sultanas, a little onion and mayonnaise - Hellmans or similar. The curry addition is usually a medium heat.

I've just asked her what else goes in, and it appears that it's just that lot, stirred maybe with a little double cream, and no more cooking required!

And now we're planning exactly the same, so many thanks for the reminder  ;0)

Title: Re: Coronation chicken
Post by: mrs bouquet on December 14, 2021, 14:15

2 questions please.   What chicken cut, and how to cook it,   Thanks  Mrs B

Title: Re: Coronation chicken
Post by: mumofstig on December 14, 2021, 15:05

I've only ever made it with the left-overs from a whole roasted chicken.

Title: Re: Coronation chicken
Post by: Growster... on December 14, 2021, 16:14

Quote from: mumofstig on December 14, 2021, 15:05

I've only ever made it with the left-overs from a whole roasted chicken.

Probably the best way, the sauce 'covers' the dark bits then!

Title: Re: Coronation chicken
Post by: salixer on February 13, 2022, 17:28

So the coronation chicken 'sauce' is mainly mayo eh !? 
I hate mayo, but love c/chicken sandwiches.  Heh ho !

Title: Re: Coronation chicken
Post by: lettice on February 14, 2022, 11:03

Always made mine from leftover chicken.
Goes nice on top of a few Baked potatoes or spread on top of a nice homemade loaf slice.

In a bowl, add about five tablespoons of mayonnaise, a few teaspoons of curry powder, a tablespoon of tomato ketchup (I use one of my homemade frozen and defrosted tomato paste cubes) and then any kind of sweetener, just a tablespoon, like a homemade chutney, but often use lemon curd.

Shred the chicken into small inch pieces, add to the bowl and mix.
Never put currants/sultanas in it, not sure I'd like that.

Title: Re: Coronation chicken
Post by: Growster... on February 14, 2022, 14:26

I did a 'hurry' version the other night and added a dessert spoonful of chilli jam!

Apart from not being able to speak for several minutes, I'd actually reccomend it - if you dare...!