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Quick coronation chicken salad

Published: 20 Aug 18
Updated: 18 Mar 24

Our hearty coronation chicken salad, served with toasted naan croutons, is packed with flavour. You can make the chicken mix the day before, so it’s great for a packed lunch.

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Test kitchen approved

Serves 4
Hands-on time 15 min

Our hearty coronation chicken salad, served with toasted naan croutons, is packed with flavour. You can make the chicken mix the day before, so it’s great for a packed lunch.

Nutrition: per serving

Calories: 636kcals
Fat: 35.8g (4.2g saturated)
Protein: 33.2g
Carbohydrates: 43.4g (6.6g sugars)
Fibre: 3.9g
Salt: 1.1g

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Ingredients

5 tbsp mayonnaise
1½ tsp medium curry powder
2 cooked free-range chicken breasts, shredded
80-100g bag watercress
½ cucumber, halved lengthways and sliced into half-moons
100g cherry tomatoes, halved
Juice 1 lemon
1 tbsp mango chutney
3 tbsp olive oil
2 naan breads, toasted and torn into large chunks (see tips)
2 tbsp toasted flaked almonds

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Method

In a bowl, mix together the mayo, curry powder, chicken and some salt and pepper (see tips).
In another bowl, toss together the watercress, cucumber and tomatoes. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, mango chutney and olive oil and season to taste.
Toss half the dressing with the salad and arrange on a platter or divide among 4 plates, then add the chicken and naan chunks on the side. Drizzle with the remaining dressing and sprinkle with the toasted almonds.

Nutrition

Nutrition: per serving

Calories: 636kcals
Fat: 35.8g (4.2g saturated)
Protein: 33.2g
Carbohydrates: 43.4g (6.6g sugars)
Fibre: 3.9g
Salt: 1.1g

delicious. tips

If you like, add a pinch each of garam masala and ground cinnamon and a small handful of raisins to the mixture in step 1. Put the naan breads in the toaster for 3-4 minutes to avoid turning on the oven.
Prepare the coronation chicken mixture up to a day ahead and keep covered in the fridge. Use up any leftovers in sandwiches.