Description
Regal “Coronation Chicken” brings British culinary heritage to life with its creamy, spiced sauce and tender meat. Perfectly balanced flavors celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation feast, inviting you to savor a delightful slice of royal gastronomy.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 large skinless chicken breasts, (600 g or 21 ounces)
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Sauce Base:
- 200 g (7 ounces) mayonnaise
- 125 g (4.4 ounces) creme fraiche
- 2 teaspoons mild curry powder
- 1 teaspoon double-concentrated tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon brown sugar
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons white onion (or 1 shallot), finely chopped
- 1 bay leaf
- 60 ml (2 fluid ounces) red wine
- 60 ml (2 fluid ounces) water
- 1 tablespoon dried apricots, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons toasted almond flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Create a flavor-packed sauce by sautéing onions with curry powder in olive oil over medium-low heat for two minutes, releasing aromatic spices.
- Introduce tomato paste, red wine, and water to the skillet, allowing the mixture to gently simmer and develop deep, complex flavors.
- Enhance the sauce with lemon juice and sugar, balancing tangy and sweet notes while seasoning with salt and black pepper.
- Reduce the sauce for two minutes until slightly thickened, then strain through a fine sieve and cool completely to concentrate flavors.
- Blend the cooled sauce with mayonnaise, creme fraiche, and finely chopped apricots in a spacious mixing bowl, creating a creamy, fruity base.
- Fold cooked chicken breast into the sauce, ensuring each piece is evenly and generously coated with the vibrant mixture.
- Garnish with toasted almond shavings for an additional layer of texture and nutty complexity.
- Serve this classic British dish alongside crisp salad, fluffy rice, jacket potatoes, or between soft sandwich bread for a versatile meal.
Notes
- Choose high-quality chicken breasts for the most tender and flavorful result.
- Toast almonds briefly in a dry pan to enhance their nutty aroma and add extra crunch to the dish.
- Adjust curry powder quantity based on personal spice preference, starting with less and adding gradually.
- Swap mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lighter, healthier version that still maintains creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 457 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 39 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 29 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg