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Coronation chicken
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 362 kcal —
- Protein 17 g 33%
- Carbohydrate 3.5 g 1%
- Fat 31 g 40%
- Saturated fat 3.3 g 16%
- Fibre 0.2 g 1%
- Sugars 3.4 g —
- Sodium 122 mg 5%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 34 µg 4%
- Vitamin D 0.1 µg 1%
- Vitamin E 8 mg 53%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.04 mg 3%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.13 mg 10%
- Niacin (B3) 5.5 mg 34%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.88 mg 18%
- Vitamin B6 0.24 mg 14%
- Biotin (B7) 2 µg 7%
- Folate (B9) 9 µg 2%
- Vitamin B12 0.1 µg 4%
Minerals
- Calcium 10 mg 1%
- Iron 0.71 mg 4%
- Magnesium 17 mg 4%
- Phosphorus 134 mg 11%
- Potassium 208 mg 4%
- Zinc 0.9 mg 8%
- Copper 0.07 mg 8%
- Manganese 0.03 mg 1%
- Selenium 9 µg 16%
- Iodine 7 µg 5%
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Questions about Coronation chicken
What is coronation chicken made of?
It is cooked chicken coated in a creamy, lightly curried sauce, usually made with mayonnaise and mango chutney; some versions include yoghurt, sultanas or flaked almonds. The dish was created for the banquet celebrating Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation in 1953.
How do you make coronation chicken?
Mix mayonnaise with curry powder and mango chutney, then fold in bite-sized pieces of fully cooked, cooled chicken. Start with a little curry powder and chutney, taste the sauce, and add more before mixing; chill it for at least 30 minutes so the flavours mingle.
Is coronation chicken spicy?
Usually not: curry powder gives it warmth and aroma rather than strong heat, while mango chutney adds sweetness. For a hotter version, stir a little chilli into the sauce; for a milder one, use less curry powder and add a spoonful of yoghurt.
What do you serve with coronation chicken?
It is a classic sandwich filling, especially in soft bread or a jacket potato, and also works with a green salad or rice. For a buffet, serve it in lettuce leaves or with crisp cucumber and crackers.
How long does coronation chicken keep in the fridge?
Keep it covered in an airtight container and eat within two days, keeping it properly chilled. If it has been left at room temperature for more than two hours, discard it rather than putting it back in the fridge.
Can you freeze coronation chicken?
Freezing is not ideal: mayonnaise-based sauce can split and turn watery when thawed. Freeze plain cooked chicken instead, then defrost it in the fridge and mix it with freshly made sauce.
Can you use leftover roast chicken for coronation chicken?
Yes. Remove the bones and skin, cut or shred the cold meat, and fold it into the sauce; breast and thigh meat both work well. Make sure the leftovers were chilled promptly and are still within their safe storage time.
Source: CoFID (UK) 19-477 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
