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Coronation Chicken Sandwich

Tender tender chicken folded into a mildly spiced curry creamy sauce with sweet sultanas, served on toasted bread.

30 minEasyServes 4450 cal/serving

BritishLunchStovetopHigh ProteinDairy-FreeNut-FreePork-FreeShellfish-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tsp mild curry powder
  • 2 tbsp mango chutney
  • 1/4 cup golden sultanas
  • 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • 8 sandwich bread slices, toasted
  • 4 butterhead lettuce leaves, washed

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts and cook for 6-8 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.

  3. 3

    Transfer cooked chicken to a cutting board, cool slightly, then shred into small bite-sized pieces.

  4. 4

    In a large bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 tsp mild curry powder, 2 tbsp mango chutney, 1/4 cup golden sultanas, and 2 tsp fresh lemon juice.

  5. 5

    Fold shredded chicken into sauce mixture until fully coated.

  6. 6

    Layer 4 washed butterhead lettuce leaves and chicken mixture onto 8 toasted sandwich bread slices to assemble four sandwiches.

Questions

Can I make Coronation Chicken Sandwich gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 8 sandwich bread slices, toasted. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Coronation Chicken Sandwich keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Coronation Chicken Sandwich?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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