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Coronation Chicken Recipe

Coronation Chicken Recipe

Coronation Chicken is a creamy, mildly curried chicken dish made with roasted or air-fried chicken breasts mixed with mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, mango chutney, and dried apricots.
Finished with toasted almonds, it’s perfect for sandwiches, salads, or meal prep. Ready in about 10 minutes prep plus cooking time, and even better the next day.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 312
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 650 g 1.4 lb chicken breasts, about 4 breasts
  • 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon mild curry powder
  • 6 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons mango chutney
  • 2 teaspoons mild curry powder add 1 teaspoon more if you prefer stronger flavor
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 50 g 2 oz dried apricots, chopped into 1 cm pieces
  • 2 tablespoons flaked toasted almonds

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the chicken breasts with the Greek yogurt and curry powder until well coated.
  3. Place the chicken on a lined or lightly oiled baking tray. Roast for 18 to 20 minutes, turning halfway through, until fully cooked. Cooking time will vary depending on thickness, so check that it’s done. Set aside to cool completely.
  4. If using an air fryer, lightly spray the basket with oil. Add the coated chicken breasts and spray the tops lightly with oil. Air fry at 200°C/400°F for 10 to 15 minutes until cooked through. Set aside to cool.
  5. Once cooled, shred, slice, or chop the chicken into small pieces, about 1 cm cubes if chopping.
  6. In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, mango chutney, curry powder, salt, pepper, and chopped dried apricots. Add the chicken and mix until everything is well coated.
  7. Sprinkle with toasted flaked almonds before serving.

Notes

Coronation Chicken sounds formal, but it’s really just a creamy, slightly sweet, comforting chicken salad with personality.
It’s easy, flexible, and the kind of recipe that quietly becomes a regular in your kitchen.