This Easy Coronation Chicken Recipe Is The Perfect Meal To Enjoy As You Tune In To King Charles III On May 6

Created in the United Kingdom specifically for Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation, this coronation chicken recipe is much like the chicken salad we all know and love.

By Riley WoffordPublished: May 4, 2023

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coronation chicken salad in lettuce cups with golden raisins and scallions

PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

Although it was created in the United Kingdom for Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation, coronation chicken is much like the chicken salad we all know and love here across the pond. It has all the makings of a classic dish—juicy pieces of chicken, a well-seasoned mayonnaise-based sauce, celery, scallions, and lemon juice for bright, fresh flavor. This dish would be delicious served with crackers for scooping or piled onto a buttered and toasted brioche bun, but we like to serve it on fresh and crisp Bibb lettuce leaves. Toasted sliced almonds sprinkled over the top add some extra crunch.

Many of the first versions of coronation chicken added some sweetness with sultanas, which are smaller and have a more condensed sweetness than your average raisin. We use plump golden raisins for this recipe, but you can substitute with purple raisins, currants, or even chopped dried apricots, depending on what you have in your pantry. Each is sweet enough to complement the savory flavor that curry powder imparts into the mayonnaise base that coats the chicken salad.

Poached boneless, skinless chicken thighs are our protein of choice for this chicken salad. They cook very quickly, so you can put this salad together in a snap. If you prefer chicken breasts or have an already cooked rotisserie chicken handy, both will work beautifully here (chicken breasts will take a few more minutes to cook when using this poaching technique).

If you have any chicken left over, it makes a great lunch the next day. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 24 hours.

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Yields:: 4 - 6 serving(s)
Prep Time:: 10 mins
Total Time:: 50 mins

Ingredients

1 1/4 lb.
boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
Kosher salt
1/3 c.
mayonnaise
1 tbsp.
curry powder, plus more for sprinkling
1 tbsp.
fresh lemon juice
1
large stalk celery, finely chopped (about 1/3 c.)
2
scallions, finely chopped (about 1/3 c.)
3 tbsp.
raisins, preferably golden
1
head Bibb lettuce, leaves separated
1/4 c.
toasted sliced almonds

Directions

1. Step 1In a medium pot, cover chicken with at least 2" water; season with 2 tablespoons salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and simmer until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of chicken registers 160°, 8 to 10 minutes (temperature will carry over to 165º while cooling). Transfer chicken to a plate and let cool, then shred into bite-size pieces.
2. Step 2In a medium bowl, stir mayonnaise, curry powder, lemon juice, and a large pinch of salt. Stir in celery, scallions, raisins, and chicken; season with salt and pepper.
3. Step 3Arrange lettuce on a platter. Top with chicken mixture, then sprinkle with almonds and more curry powder.

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PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

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Riley Wofford

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Riley Wofford is a recipe developer, food stylist, and writer. Outside of the kitchen, she enjoys drinking gimlets and sour beer, spending time with her foster dogs, and going on road trips.