Description
Delia Smith’s coronation chicken recipe blends tender chicken with a creamy, spiced mayonnaise sauce rich in British culinary heritage. Classic ingredients combine seamlessly, offering palates a delightful taste of royal-inspired comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts (cooked, diced)
- 1 cup (240 ml) mayonnaise
- ½ cup (120 ml) plain yogurt
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- ¼ cup (60 ml) cilantro (fresh, chopped)
- 1 tsp (5 ml) curry powder
- 1 tsp (5 ml) mango chutney
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) salt
- ¼ tsp (1.25 ml) black pepper
- ¼ tsp (1.25 ml) paprika
- ¼ tsp (1.25 ml) turmeric
- ¼ tsp (1.25 ml) cumin
- ¼ tsp (1.25 ml) cinnamon
Instructions
- Sauce Preparation: Whisk mayonnaise, yogurt, and spice medley (curry powder, paprika, turmeric, cumin, and cinnamon) in a spacious mixing bowl until uniformly blended, creating a vibrant and aromatic base.
- Flavor Enhancement: Stir in mango chutney and lemon juice, transforming the mixture into a silky, complex sauce. Season with salt and black pepper to elevate the taste profile.
- Chicken Integration: Delicately fold diced chicken pieces into the spiced sauce, ensuring each morsel is thoroughly coated with the creamy dressing. Sprinkle chopped cilantro throughout, distributing the herb for a fresh, zesty dimension.
- Flavor Infusion: Seal the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes, allowing the ingredients to harmonize and develop a rich, nuanced flavor. Before serving, gently stir to reinvigorate the mixture and guarantee optimal taste distribution.
Notes
- Spice Balance Matters: Carefully measure each spice to achieve the perfect harmony of flavors without overwhelming the chicken.
- Chilling is Crucial: Refrigerating the salad allows the spices to develop deeper, more complex taste profiles and helps ingredients marry together.
- Chutney Selection Tip: Choose a high-quality mango chutney with balanced sweetness to enhance the overall sauce without making it too sugary.
- Fresh Herb Power: Use freshly chopped cilantro just before serving to maintain its vibrant color and release maximum aromatic oils into the dish.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: UK
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg