Coronation chicken recipe

Name: Coronation chicken recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 130g Chicken fillets - no skin and no bone; 1 Chicken stock cube; 4 tbsp Brown sugar; 3 Juice and Zest of limes; 50 ml (1.8fl oz) Lemon juice; 4 tsp Five spice; 4 Ripe mangoes - skin removed and cut into large chunks; 2 Fresh birds eye chillies chopped (seeds in); 2 4cm cubes fresh ginger grated; ½ tbsp Mayonnaise; ½ tbsp Natural yoghurt; 2 Bunches fresh corriander, chopped

Servings: persons

12 130g Chicken fillets - no skin and no bone
1 Chicken stock cube
4 tbsp Brown sugar
3 Juice and Zest of limes
50 ml (1.8fl oz) Lemon juice
4 tsp Five spice
4 Ripe mangoes - skin removed and cut into large chunks
2 Fresh birds eye chillies chopped (seeds in)
2 4cm cubes fresh ginger grated
½ tbsp Mayonnaise
½ tbsp Natural yoghurt
2 Bunches fresh corriander, chopped

1
Place the chicken fillets and crumbled stock cube into a saucepan and cover with boiling water.
2
Place a lid on the pan and return to the boil.
3
Turn the heat down and simmer gently for 20 minutes.
4
Turn the heat off and allow the chicken to cool in the liquid.
5
This can be done up to two days ahead and stored in the fridge.
6
Put the brown sugar, lime zest and juice, lemon juice and five spice into a saucepan and cook over a gentle heat for a couple of minutes to dissolve the sugar.
7
Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
8
Meanwhile, put the mango flesh, ginger and chilli into a processor and blend with the lime mix.
9
Stir into the mayonnaise and yoghurt and season to taste.
10
Drain the chicken and cut into mouth size pieces and stir into the mayonnaise mixture along with the freshly chopped corriander.
11
Serve with a summery couscous salad or lots of crusty bread and a big green salad.

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 130g Chicken fillets - no skin and no bone, 1 Chicken stock cube, 4 tbsp Brown sugar, 3 Juice and Zest of limes, and more.

Yes, Coronation chicken recipe falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!