Cheese Scones Filled with Coronation Chicken Salad

Name: Cheese Scones Filled with Coronation Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups self-raising flour; 1 stick butter, chilled and diced; 1/4 cup hard cheese, grated; About 1/3 cup buttermilk or fresh milk soured with lemon juice; 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts; 1/2 ripe honeydew or other sweet melon, diced small; 1 celery stalk, trimmed and diced; 4 tablespoons home-made mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon mild Indian curry paste; Fresh basil or mint

Servings: persons

1
Rub the flour and butter together in a bowl until it resembles coarse bread crumbs.
2
Stir in the cheese and add enough liquid to make a soft, pliable dough.
3
Transfer to a floured board, and knead it lightly.
4
Roll and cut out scones.
5
I like to use a fairly large octagonal cutter.
6
Bake at 400 degrees in a preheated oven for about 18 minutes.
7
Cool on a wire rack.
8
Cut a thin slice from the top of each scone, and then hollow out the center, leaving a case for you to fill with Coronation Chicken.
9
Poach, grill or steam the chicken for 8 minutes.
10
When cool enough to handle, dice and mix with the melon and celery, then fold in the mayonnaise and curry paste.
11
Spoon into the scones, decorate with basil or mint, and serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 3/4 cups self-raising flour, 1 stick butter, chilled and diced, 1/4 cup hard cheese, grated, About 1/3 cup buttermilk or fresh milk soured with lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Cheese Scones Filled with Coronation Chicken Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!