Coronation Chicken Jacket Potato | Greedy Gourmet

Question 1

What is coronation chicken?

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Coronation chicken is a mixture of cooked chicken breast, mayonnaise, yoghurt, curry powder and mango chutney. You can also add finely chopped coriander, a touch of lemon juice and chopped spring onions to add extra flavour to this coronation chicken recipe.

I also add sultanas. The little sweet explosion of a sultana, alongside the sweet tanginess of the mango chutney, just adds another dimension to coronation chicken. Feel free to leave the sultanas out if they’re not your cup of tea.

Aside from mango chutney, you could also use persimmon chutney or plum chutney.

If you want to adapt this coronation chicken recipe to make it a low-fat coronation chicken, replace the Greek yoghurt with crème fraîche. You could also use low-fat mayonnaise.

Question 2

Who invented coronation chicken?

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As it’s a spicy chicken dish, lots of people assume that coronation chicken was invented in India. In fact, it was invented in the UK.

Constance Spry, an English teacher, food writer and royal florist, is credited alongside Rosemary Hume, a professional cook and food writer, as having invented coronation chicken.

The two foodies prepared dishes for the celebratory banquet for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. The cold chicken and curry cream sauce dish that was prepared quickly became hugely popular.

It was soon known, of course, as coronation chicken and the rest is history.

Question 3

Are potatoes good for you?

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Not only are potatoes delicious, they’re also naturally fat-free. Potatoes are a source of essential nutrients as well.

They contain potassium and thiamin (vitamin B1). Potassium helps to maintain healthy blood pressure, muscle function and the nervous system. Thiamin helps normal heart function, psychological function and the release of energy from foods.

Not a lot of people know that potatoes also make a contribution to vitamin C, vitamin B6 and folate intakes in diets of adults in the UK. Vitamin C is important as it helps to maintain a healthy immune system.

In addition potatoes are a natural source of fibre when eaten with their skins – so jacket potatoes are ideal.

Question 4

What are the best potatoes to use for jacket potatoes?

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The best potatoes to use when cooking jacket potatoes are the big floury types.

The stand out spud has to be Maris Piper. Introduced into England in 1966 – only the second best thing to happen that year – the good old Maris Piper has gone on to become the most popular potato in the country and one of the most widely-eaten spuds in the world.

The King Edward potato is another great choice for baking. Also originating in Britain, the King Edward potato has been sold commercially since 1902 – making it one of the oldest commercial potatoes in the world.

Other good potatoes for making jacket potatoes include Desiree and Russet.

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