Serves 4
30 min
Coronation Chicken
Recipe GLPR3baef30b2772d3
A classic British-inspired dish featuring tender poached chicken thighs tossed in a smooth, gently spiced curry sauce made with mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, and a touch of apricot. Served chilled over crisp lettuce leaves, garnished with almonds and fresh scallions. Light, elegant, and perfect for lunch or a summer dinner.
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Ingredients
1 pound (about 3 large thighs) Boneless skinless chicken thighs
1½ cups Chicken stock
¼ cup Mayonnaise
¼ cup Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon Heavy cream
1 teaspoon Apricot preserves
1 teaspoon Curry powder
½ teaspoon Ground turmeric
½ teaspoon Fresh lemon juice
2 Scallions, thinly sliced
to taste Kosher salt
to taste Freshly ground black pepper
¼ cup Toasted slivered almonds
1 head Bibb lettuce
Directions
Place the chicken stock in a medium saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Add the chicken thighs, making sure they are mostly submerged. Simmer for 12 to 15 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove the chicken to a plate and let cool slightly, then cut into bite-sized pieces.
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, and heavy cream until smooth and well combined.
Add the apricot preserves, curry powder, ground turmeric, and lemon juice to the mayonnaise mixture, stirring until the spices are fully incorporated and the sauce is well blended.
Gently fold the cooked chicken pieces into the curry sauce, coating evenly. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Chill until ready to serve.
To serve, arrange individual Bibb lettuce leaves on a serving plate or individual plates. Spoon or nest the coronation chicken mixture into the center of each lettuce leaf. Garnish with sliced scallions and toasted slivered almonds. Serve chilled.
