Leftovers #67 ~ Coronation Chicken

 

Leftover roasted chicken whether you prepare it yourself or bought it already roasted from the store can easily be turned into coronation chicken or chicken salad. Served cold over buttery toast, rolled into a wrap, stuffed into a bun or dolloped on some dark leafy greens. It's a refreshing and tasty meal to savour in the hot summer heat. 

Just chop up the leftover chicken and dice 2 celery stalks and place in a bowl. Chop 8 dried apricots into bite sized pieces and add it to the chicken and celery, then add 3 tablespoons of golden raisins and stir together. Add 3 tablespoons mayonnaise and about 3 tablespoons sour cream. Add 2 tablespoons curry powder, 1 to 2 tablespoon chutney, 2 tablespoons apricot jam and salt and pepper. Mix everything together. If you find the Coronation Chicken a bit dry add more mayo or sour cream until your preferred consistency is reached. Of course the amounts I've stated above may be adjusted according to how much leftover chicken you have.

To make a chicken salad just omit the curry powder, chutney and jam and instead add a bit of paprika, a bit of mustard, diced apples, chopped walnuts and some mixed herbs and seasonings.