Quick coronation chicken salad

Name: Quick coronation chicken salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: Serves 4
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

Published: 20 Aug 18
Updated: 18 Mar 24

Test kitchen approved

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.

Serves 4
Hands-on time 15 min

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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

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.

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