Countless times I have made a delicious roast dinner for friends, only to realise at the end that I’ve bought a chicken way too big for us to eat! Sometimes I get stuck with what to do with the leftovers, but this recipe for Paleo friendly Coronation Chicken is always a fail-safe option. It’s all the flavour of Coronation Chicken, minus the dairy, minus the sugar, minus the preservatives… just as it should be!
The best thing about this recipe is that it is easily adapted depending on how much leftover meat you have. When I shredded it, I had roughly 2 cups of chicken available. Feel free to adapt as you wish!
Quick and Easy Coronation Chicken
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Chopping Board
Ingredients
- 200 g shredded roast chicken
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 shallot finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic crushed
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp honey
- Juice of ½ lime
- ½ can thick coconut milk
- Small handful flaked almonds
- Small handful coconut shavings
- Small handful sultanas
- Small handful unsulphured dried apricots finely chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Shallots and Garlic: In a saucepan, heat the coconut oil over medium-low heat. Add the finely chopped shallot and cook for 2–3 minutes until it starts to soften.
- Add the Aromatics: Add the crushed garlic and stir. Cook for another 2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant.
- Incorporate the Spices: Squeeze in the lime juice and stir in the ground turmeric, coriander, ginger, cumin, and black pepper. Let the mixture simmer gently for 2–3 minutes, adding extra coconut oil if necessary.
- Create the Sauce: Add the coconut milk and honey to the pan. Stir well and simmer very gently for around 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Finish with Texture and Sweetness: Toss in the flaked almonds, coconut shavings, sultanas, and finely chopped dried apricots. Stir to combine well.
- Combine with Chicken: Pour the sauce over the shredded chicken and mix until the chicken is thoroughly coated. Enjoy the dish straight away or leave it in the fridge to cool before serving as part of a salad.
This Paleo Coronation Chicken is a perfect way to transform your leftover roast chicken into a delicious and healthy meal. The combination of spices, coconut milk, and dried fruits creates a rich and flavourful dish that will impress your family and friends. Enjoy it as a main course or as a delightful addition to a salad.
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This Coronation Chicken recipe was a great way to use up leftover roast chicken. The blend of spices was spot on, and the coconut milk made it wonderfully creamy. Will definitely make this again. Thanks for sharing!