Slimming Coronation Chicken Recipe!

Quick and easy to make, and perfect for prepping a big batch at the start of the week ready to add to sandwiches, salads, and jacket potatoes, this slimming coronation chicken recipe is wonderfully retro and full of fruity, mildly spiced flavours. It’s also ideal for using up any leftover roast chicken you might have and turning it into something a little more exciting. 

There’s just 280 calories per serving, making it ideal if you’re following a slimming or weight watching plan, or you just want to keep things light. 

Ingredients List

At the end of this post, you’ll find a printable recipe card that you can add to your own folder, with a full ingredients list with quantities. 

But let’s take a quick look at what you’ll need to create this dish at home, including some substitute options if you don’t have the time to take a trip to the shops…

Cooked Chicken: I used breast to make this recipe, but you can use kind of chicken that you might already have. It’s a fantastic way to use up leftovers from a Sunday roast dinner, and you can either dice or shred your meat. 

Curry Powder: This brings a mild but warming fragrance. Use a hotter variety if you like your food with more of a kick. 

Mango Chutney: A little mango chutney is sweet and sticky, and is the secret ingredient that really brings this recipe together. Don’t skip it! At a push, you could use an apricot preserve instead. 

Light Mayo & Quark: A combination of light mayo and quark is used to create the creamy dressing. You’ll find quark in the dairy aisle at the supermarket, and it can be used in a huge variety of slimming friendly dishes, from dips to sauces.  

Apple: Fresh apple brings a satisfying crunch. If you prefer, you can substitute for other fruits such as mango, apricots, currants, and raisins. 

Fresh Lemon Juice: A dash of acidity can make a big difference to all different kinds of recipes, and this one is no different. The lemon juice helps to brighten all the flavours and make them sing on the palate. 

Coriander or Parsley: Totally optional, but definitely earns you some extra points for presentation! 

Step-by-Step Guide to Making Slimming Coronation Chicken

Combine the curry powder, mango chutney, light mayonnaise, Quark, and lemon juice: Add these ingredients to a big bowl, and mix well to ensure the curry powder is fully combined with the sauce and you have no grainy bits. 

Add the chicken and apple: Mix well again to ensure everything’s nicely coated in the dressing. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and add your freshly chopped herbs just before serving, if you like. 

That’s it! This is definitely one of the easiest recipes you’ll ever come across, making it perfect for those busy weeks when you want something healthy to tuck into without spending a load of time in the kitchen. 

How To Serve This Slimming Coronation Chicken Recipe

I love serving this on top of a piping hot jacket potato. Alternatively, it makes a delicious sandwich filler or salad topper. It’s also great with boiled rice! 

By the way, I think you’ll also enjoy my BLT pasta salad recipe, and my Fanta chicken recipe.