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Easy Coronation Chicken Salad

July 27, 2016 By Patricia 40 Comments

My Easy Coronation Chicken Salad might not be the same as the version your grandmother or auntie makes, but it sure is delicious. I really love the “easy” part of this recipe because, who has all sorts of extra time (especially when you’re hungry) to be stuck in the kitchen?

It's easy to pull together a flavorful salad: you'll love Easy Coronation Chicken Salad for your next meal!

I first heard of this chicken salad years ago when my husband returned from a work trip to England. To say I was surprised he liked Coronation Chicken was putting it mildly, since back then he was Mister Picky Eater. I think he really loved the flavorful curry that’s included in the mix — and what’s not to love about that?

What’s with the name, you ask? This chicken dish was created to serve at the Coronation luncheon for Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. I love that tidbit of history – it sort of makes it feel like a family recipe to me.

Easy Coronation Chicken Salad is perfect over your favorite salad greens!

I’ve had this creamy chicken salad with a variety of ingredients mixed in: golden raisins, almonds, Mandarin oranges. You could mess with tradition a bit and use apples or water chestnuts instead of celery, or add walnuts instead of cashews. If you ask me, it’s the creamy, curry-flavored base that makes this salad so good.

Easy Coronation Chicken Salad is just the thing to make if you have leftover chicken to put to use. Keep this dish in mind the next time you grill, too: toss a few extra chicken breasts seasoned with a little salt and black pepper over the flames, allow the chicken to cool, then toss it all together.

Easy Coronation Chicken Salad is perfect with crackers and a side of fruit!

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My favorite way to eat this chicken salad is in sandwich format with my favorite bread, but I’ve been trying to lay off the carbs a bit so I served it with salad greens instead. It makes a nice lunch (just ask the Queen), perfect for a day at home, or as a take-to-work midday meal.

I hope you’ll enjoy Easy Coronation Chicken Salad, however you decided to serve it. It’s a dish fit for royalty!

Hungry for more salad recipes? Try one of my other recipes:
Lighter Tuna Salad with Radishes and Dried Cherries
Avocado Egg Salad
Hearts of Palm Crabless Salad

Make mealtime fun and flavorful by serving Easy Coronation Chicken Salad.

Serves 4

Easy Coronation Chicken Salad

This version of the classic is easy to make and perfect for lunch or a light dinner!

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Ingredients

  • 2 (4-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and cubed
  • 6 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons apricot jam
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons dried curry powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 green onions, trimmed and chopped
  • 1/3 cup purple seedless grapes, cut in half
  • 1/3 cup (about 2) celery stalks, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons cashews
  • Salad greens

Instructions

  1. Allow the chicken to cool to room temperature.
  2. In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, yogurt, apricot jam, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, curry powder, turmeric, and smoked paprika. Mix to combine until smooth.
  3. Fold the chicken, green onions, grapes, celery, and cashews into the mixture. Toss to coat.
  4. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes. Serve on a bed of salad greens (you could also serve with your favorite bread for a sandwich, or with crackers).
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Nutrition

Calories: 303 cal
Carbohydrates: 12 g
Fat: 20 g
Sodium: 487 g
Cholesterol: 58 g
Protein: 19 g
Fiber: 1 g

Filed Under: Dinner, Lunch, Recipes Tagged With: chicken, chicken salad, salad

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Comments

  1. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    July 27, 2016 at 3:28 pm

    A meal perfectly fit for a queen then! Delicious!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      July 27, 2016 at 9:18 pm

      Haha! For sure! Thanks, Rebecca!
      Reply
  2. Julia says

    July 27, 2016 at 6:44 pm

    This looks so refreshing for summer! Loving that curry in there.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      July 27, 2016 at 9:18 pm

      Thanks so much, Julia! I know - I love the grapes, too :)
      Reply
  3. Sissy says

    July 27, 2016 at 6:45 pm

    Glad to see easy does not mean skimping on flavor. So many chicken salads arr lackluster and flavorless. Not this version!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      July 27, 2016 at 9:17 pm

      Thanks! Yes, the flavors in this are really yummy!
      Reply
  4. Rachel says

    July 28, 2016 at 1:09 am

    Yum! This looks like a great easy recipe to whip up!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      July 28, 2016 at 5:13 am

      For sure! Thanks for stopping by, Rachel!
      Reply
  5. carrie @ frugal foodie mama says

    July 28, 2016 at 1:47 am

    I love the addition of curry to this! :) And what a cool little historical tidbit about the origins of the recipe.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      July 28, 2016 at 5:14 am

      Thanks, Carrie! I love the curry, too! They did it right for the Queen :)
      Reply
  6. Adriana Lopez Martn says

    July 28, 2016 at 2:01 am

    Yummy perfect salad and those grapes pari perfectly with the flavors great recipe my freind
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      July 28, 2016 at 5:14 am

      Thanks so much, Adriana! I love the grapes in this, too! :)
      Reply
  7. Chrisy @ Homemade Hooplah says

    July 28, 2016 at 2:46 am

    I would have SO many uses for this! And I've never made chicken salad at home before - can't wait to try your recipe!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      July 28, 2016 at 5:15 am

      Oh, coo - hope you like it! Thanks, Chrisy!
      Reply
  8. Cookin Canuck says

    July 28, 2016 at 3:06 am

    Curry in chicken salad is the best, and I love that you added cashews for a little crunch.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      July 28, 2016 at 5:15 am

      Thanks so much! I really love this version!
      Reply
  9. Des @ Life's Ambrosia says

    July 28, 2016 at 4:56 am

    Ooooh I've never heard of this before but I am LOVING the addition of the curry. So delicious!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      July 28, 2016 at 5:15 am

      Thanks, Des! The curry is the best!
      Reply
  10. kirsten says

    July 28, 2016 at 5:16 am

    I love chicken salad, especially with the addition of grapes. Looks delicious! http://thewanderingbrunette.com
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      July 29, 2016 at 1:15 am

      Thanks so much, Kirsten! :)
      Reply
  11. Dee says

    July 28, 2016 at 8:13 am

    I've never heard of this chicken salad before, but I love the flavors here, and it looks delicious!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      July 29, 2016 at 1:15 am

      Thanks, Dee! Hope you try it, and enjoy!
      Reply
  12. Rachelle Rosenblit says

    July 28, 2016 at 12:16 pm

    I love mixing fruit into my chicken salad, this one looks so good. I love Queen Elizabeth!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      July 29, 2016 at 1:14 am

      Thanks, Rachelle! I know...me, too (both accounts)!
      Reply
  13. Christina Shoemaker says

    July 28, 2016 at 12:17 pm

    Yum! I love curry in chicken salad! This looks fantastic!!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      July 29, 2016 at 1:14 am

      Thanks a bunch, Christina!
      Reply
  14. Amanda says

    July 28, 2016 at 1:20 pm

    Oh wow, this looks absolutely amazing!! I need to make this STAT!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      July 29, 2016 at 1:14 am

      Thanks, Amanda! Hope you give it a try!
      Reply
  15. Rachel says

    July 29, 2016 at 1:08 am

    Wow, this looks perfectly creamy!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      July 29, 2016 at 1:13 am

      Thanks, Rachel!
      Reply
  16. Lauren says

    July 29, 2016 at 12:26 pm

    I adore chicken salad and this one sounds perfect with the curry powder and jam!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 1, 2016 at 3:39 am

      Thanks so much, Lauren!
      Reply
  17. eat good 4 life says

    July 29, 2016 at 2:21 pm

    The perfect easy chicken salad for the summer. I wish I could have this for lunch today!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 1, 2016 at 3:38 am

      Thanks so much! Hope you try it soon!
      Reply
  18. Michelle | A Latte Food says

    July 29, 2016 at 6:47 pm

    I am loving this recipe! The apricot jam is such a fantastic idea! Chicken salad is a staple in my weekly lunches, so I can't wait to try this one!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 1, 2016 at 3:37 am

      Oh great! Thanks so much, Michelle. Hope you'll get a chance to try this soon!
      Reply
  19. Cara says

    August 2, 2016 at 4:04 pm

    This looks yummy! I love chicken salad with grapes in it, it makes it so flavorful!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 2, 2016 at 11:40 pm

      Thanks, Cara! I know - I've really come to love them in chicken salad, too!
      Reply
  20. Marian says

    August 15, 2023 at 4:56 am

    Verified delicious! Made this last night after searching for a simple take on coronation chicken. This is a winner. Will be making again and again.
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 31, 2023 at 4:21 pm

      That's great to hear! Thanks for writing, Marian. So glad you enjoyed it!
      Reply

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