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Coronation Chicken Salad

Coronation Chicken Salad

Difficulty Level: Easy
  • Prep Time:
    15 Minutes
  • Cook Time:
    PT25M
    10 Minutes
  • Yield:
    4-6 Servings
Inspired by the chicken salad created to celebrate the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953, this recipe gives the royal treatment to a classic that is delicious served year-round! Pair it with crackers for scooping, piled onto buttered and toasted brioche, or on fresh and crisp Bibb lettuce leaves for a royally good lunch.
Ingredients
  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder, plus more for sprinkling
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Kosher salt
  • 1 large stalk celery, finely chopped (about 1/3 cup)
  • 2 green onions, finely chopped (about 1/3 cup)
  • 3 tablespoons raisins (preferably golden)
  • 1 ¼ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, poached, shredded into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 head Bibb lettuce, leaves separated
  • ¼ cup toasted sliced almonds
  • 78.86ml mayonnaise
  • 12.78g curry powder, plus more for sprinkling
  • 12.78g fresh lemon juice
  • Kosher salt
  • 1 large stalk celery, finely chopped (about 1/3 cup)
  • 2 green onions, finely chopped (about 1/3 cup)
  • 38.34g raisins (preferably golden)
  • 566.99g boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, poached, shredded into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 head Bibb lettuce, leaves separated
  • 59.15ml toasted sliced almonds

Inspired by the chicken salad created to celebrate the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953, this recipe gives the royal treatment to a classic that is delicious served year-round! Pair it with crackers for scooping, piled onto buttered and toasted brioche, or on fresh and crisp Bibb lettuce leaves for a royally good lunch.

Preparation
STEP 1

In a medium bowl, stir together mayonnaise, curry powder, lemon juice, and a good pinch of salt.

STEP 2

Stir in celery, scallions, raisins, and chicken. Season with salt and pepper.

STEP 3

Arrange lettuce on a platter. Top with chicken mixture, and sprinkle with almonds and more curry powder.

Options

To poach chicken: In a medium pot, cover chicken with at least 2 inches of water; season with 2 tablespoons salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of chicken registers 165°F, about 8 to 10 minutes.


This can also be made using leftover roasted or rotisserie chicken.

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