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Easy Coronation Chicken Pasta Salad

An easy coronation chicken pasta salad recipe using leftover cooked chicken in a creamy curry spiced mayo sweetened with mango chutney. Perfect as a BBQ side or for lunch.
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine British
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 204kcal
Author Beth Sachs

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Kitchen Scales
  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

Metric - US Customary
  • 300 g Cooked Chicken cut into chunks or shredded
  • 200 g Pasta penne or similar
  • 3 tablespoon Sultanas

For the curried mayo

  • 2 tablespoon Natural Yogurt
  • 4 tablespoon Mayonnaise
  • 3 teaspoon Mild Curry Powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoon Mango Chutney
  • ½ Lemon juice only
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper

To Garnish

  • 2 tablespoon Fresh Coriander chopped
  • 2 tablespoon Flaked Almonds

To Serve

  • 100 g Rocket Leaves or similar

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta according to packet instructions, drain and then rinse under cold water. Set aside to cool.
    200 g Pasta
  • Mix together the curried mayo dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
    2 tablespoon Natural Yogurt, 4 tablespoon Mayonnaise, 3 teaspoon Mild Curry Powder, ¼ teaspoon Cinnamon, 3 tablespoon Mango Chutney, ½ Lemon, ¼ teaspoon Salt, ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • Put the cooked chicken pieces, sultanas, and cooked pasta in a large mixing bowl and pour over the dressing. Mix to combine then serve on a bed of salad leaves and garnish with chopped coriander and flaked almonds.
    300 g Cooked Chicken, 200 g Pasta, 3 tablespoon Sultanas, 2 tablespoon Fresh Coriander, 2 tablespoon Flaked Almonds, 100 g Rocket Leaves

Notes

Expert Tip:
  • Cook the pasta to al dente then drain it straight away and rinse under cold running water to prevent it from cooking further. Cool completely before you mix the pasta with the other ingredients. I often do this the night before and store it in the fridge until needed.
 
Variations:
  • Use dried apricots or golden raisins instead of sultanas.
  • Add chopped fresh mangoes for a burst of colour.
  • Add other salad vegetables into the cold chicken pasta salad. Cherry tomatoes, celery, and cucumbers would all work well.
  • Mix in cooked rice instead of pasta.
  • Garnish with chopped spring onions and chopped red peppers for crunch.
  • Make the dressing lighter by using light mayonnaise and low-fat yogurt.
  • Omit the pasta and serve the coronation chicken salad on jacket potatoes, in sandwiches, or with a green side salad.
 
Storage:
Make-Ahead: Get ahead and make the curried chicken pasta salad up to 2 days before needed. Place in an airtight container and chill.
Store: Leftovers can be kept in the fridge for up to 3 days.
 
Nutrition:
The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
 
Nutrition Facts
Easy Coronation Chicken Pasta Salad
Amount per Serving
Calories
204
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Cholesterol
 
50
mg
17
%
Sodium
 
39
mg
2
%
Potassium
 
224
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
 
29
g
10
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
8
g
9
%
Protein
 
13
g
26
%
Vitamin A
 
45
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
 
5
mg
6
%
Calcium
 
29
mg
3
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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