Quick and Easy Coronation Chicken
This Quick and Easy Paleo Coronation Chicken is a healthy and delicious way to use up leftover roast chicken. Packed with flavour and free from dairy, sugar, and preservatives, it's perfect for a nutritious dinner or salad addition.
Servings: 4 Serves
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $12
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.