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A BRITISH AFTERNOON TEA FOR 80 SORORITY GIRLS - AND AN AMAZING CORONATION CHICKEN RECIPE

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Coronation Chicken Sandwiches

Cultural Context

Coronation Chicken originated in the UK in 1953 for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. This dish combines curried chicken with a creamy dressing, reflecting the British fascination with Indian flavors during the colonial era. Today, it's a popular choice for picnics and afternoon teas, often served in sandwiches or salads, showcasing its versatility and enduring appeal.

BritishGBmain
20 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb chicken breasts
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons curry powder
1/4 cup mango chutney
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup red onion, diced
1/2 cup bell peppers, diced
1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped
1/2 cup pineapple, diced
4 leaves butter lettuce
8 brioche rolls
1/4 cup toasted almonds, chopped
1/4 cup sunflower micro greens

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

almonds

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Sunflower seeds are nut-free and cheaper.

apricots

🥗Healthier: dried mango

💰Cheaper: canned peaches

Canned peaches are often less expensive.

curry powder

🥗Healthier: garam masala

💰Cheaper: curry paste

Curry paste can be more cost-effective.

1

Prepare chicken breasts by cooking and dicing them into bite-sized pieces.

2

In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, curry powder, and mango chutney until smooth.

3

Whisk in a pinch of salt and a splash of heavy cream until well combined.

4

Chop red onion and bell peppers finely, and add them to the mixture.

5

Add dried apricots to the mixture, and mix well.

6

Fold in the diced chicken and finally add pineapple just before serving to prevent it from making the mixture watery.

7

Prepare brioche rolls by cutting them in half and placing butter lettuce on the bottom half.

8

Spoon the coronation chicken mixture onto the lettuce, then place the top half of the brioche roll on top.

9

Serve the sandwiches with toasted almonds and sunflower micro greens for decoration.

Cooking Techniques

mixingspreadingcutting

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlspoonknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

milknutswheat

Also Known As

Coronation ChickenCoronation Sandwiches

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