Delia Smith Coronation Chicken Recipe
The Delia Smith Coronation Chicken Recipe is a British classic that brings royal flavors to your table.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Sharp knife
- Measuring spoons
- Cutting board
- Whisk
- Serving platter
Ingredients
- 500 g cooked chicken breast diced
- 4 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp mango chutney
- 1 tbsp curry powder
- 100 ml Greek yogurt
- 50 g dried apricots chopped
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh coriander for garnish
Instructions
- Mix mayonnaise and yogurt in bowl.
- Add curry powder to mixture.
- Stir in mango chutney thoroughly.
- Squeeze lemon juice into sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Fold in diced chicken pieces.
- Add chopped apricots to chicken.
- Mix everything together gently.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes minimum.
- Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
- Serve chilled or room temperature.
Notes
- Use cold roasted chicken for best texture and flavor results
- Adjust curry powder amount according to your preferred spice level
- Let the mixture rest overnight for deeper, more developed flavors
- Add toasted almonds for extra crunch and nutty taste
- Replace apricots with raisins or cranberries for variation