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coronation rice salad

Coronation Chicken and Rice Salad

A simple recipe for coronation chicken and rice salad. Mix things up and swap the chicken for turkey for a twist.

  • 16 - 30 Minutes
  • Easy
  • Serves 4

Method

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 200g Tilda Pure Basmati Large pinch Turmeric
  • 150g low fat mayonnaise
  • 100ml semi skimmed milk
  • 1½ tbsp mild curry powder
  • 100g dried apricots, chopped
  • 50g sultanas
  • 50g toasted flaked almonds
  • 300g cooked chicken, cut into chunks
  • Optional : add a handful of grated carrots and spring green onions for garnish

How to make Coronation Chicken and Rice Salad

  1. Cook the rice and turmeric in a pan of boiling water for 12 minutes then drain and allow to cool.

  2. Meanwhile, mix together the mayonnaise, milk and curry powder, stir in the dried fruit, almonds and chicken.

  3. Stir into the cooled cooked rice and season to taste. Serve with leafy salad.

What to serve with coronation chicken

Coronation Chicken is highly versatile, perfect for various meals and occasions. The simplest way to enjoy it is as a filling: spread it generously on bread for sandwiches, tuck it into tortillas for quick wraps, or use it as a creamy topping for a hot jacket potato.

Alternatively, you can serve the spiced chicken mix alongside other rice varieties. For a complementary side dish, try the nutty texture of Tilda Basmati & Wild Rice. For speed and convenience, look for Tilda Microwave Rice pouches, such as Coconut Rice or Pilau Rice, which perfectly complement the curry flavours. If you are preparing the full rice salad, serving it on a bed of fresh, leafy greens transforms it into a satisfying main course.