Royal Chicken Recipe

Name: Royal Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (5 lb) chicken, cooked; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 -3 ounces finely chopped sweet onions; 1 tablespoon curry paste; 1 tablespoon tomato puree; 4 ounces red wine; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 freshly squeezed, lemon, juice of; 4 cans apricot halves, drained & chopped; 1 1/4 cups mayonnaise; 4 -5 ounces heavy whipping cream; salt and pepper; watercress (to garnish) or parsley (to garnish)

Servings: persons

1 (5 lb) chicken, cooked
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 -3 ounces finely chopped sweet onions
1 tablespoon curry paste
1 tablespoon tomato puree
4 ounces red wine
1 bay leaf
1/2 freshly squeezed, lemon, juice of
4 cans apricot halves, drained & chopped
1 1/4 cups mayonnaise
4 -5 ounces heavy whipping cream
salt and pepper
watercress (to garnish) or parsley (to garnish)

1
Remove the flesh from the cooked chicken and cut into small pieces.
2
In a small saucepan, heat the oil, add the onion and cook for about 3 minutes, until softened.
3
Add the curry paste, tomato puree, wine, bay leaf and lemon juice.
4
Simmer, uncovered, for about 10 minutes until well reduced.
5
Strain and leave to cool.
6
Puree the chopped apricot halves in a blender or food processor or through a sieve.
7
Beat the cooled sauce into the mayonnaise with the apricot puree.
8
Whip the cream until it forms stiff peaks and fold into the mixture.
9
Season, adding a little extra lemon juice if necessary.
10
Fold in the chicken pieces.
11
Garnish with watercress or parsley to serve.

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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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (5 lb) chicken, cooked, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 2 -3 ounces finely chopped sweet onions, 1 tablespoon curry paste, and more.

Yes, Royal Chicken 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!

Royal Chicken

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