I don’t know about you but I think this is such a delicious sandwich filling! When I left Britain years ago I would have times where I felt homesick, so Kat made this for me one day and it really helped. Enter your email & we’ll send it to your inbox. Plus, get great new recipes from us every week! By submitting this form, you consent to receive emails from Hurry the Food Up. It’s safe to say I’ve been having it on repeat ever since! If you’ve never heard of coronation chicken, it’s traditionally made with chicken, in a spiced creamy mayo with added sultanas for a juicy sweet kick. It was created to celebrate the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, and this vegetarian version is fit for any coronation banquet. Vegetarian sandwich fillings don’t have to be boring and they definitely don’t need to be tasteless – this recipe will certainly prove that! Let’s jump in and see what makes this cracking coronation sandwich.
Ingredients
There are a few parts to this puzzle but it’s really simple if you group them together, so let’s get started, ‘Meat’ Veggie of course, think Quorn or Linda McCartney ‘chicken’, or you could crumble some tofu if that’s what you prefer. Sauce I made a super easy sauce using mayonnaise, olive oil, and water. Then I added some spice with curry paste and sweetness with mango chutney. Balance it out with some lemon juice and tomato puree and we’re halfway there! Want to make a vegan coronation chicken? I tried this recipe with vegan mayo and it was so tasty so feel free to swap it out if you like! You could also go with a completely different sauce style – vary just like at Subways: here is an idea: this tasty Onion Ring Sauce by fellow blogger Frank doesn’t only work on onions! Seasonings Into the spicy mayo I like to add thyme, parsley, salt and black pepper; it’s really going to pique that flavour! Extras If you thought this sandwich filling couldn’t get any better why not add in some raisins? Or my personal favourite, some Dijon mustard for an added kick! Favourite bread I love to use a fresh crusty baguette, cut lengthways and stuffed with creamy filling. Then I’ll add some lettuce leaves and grated cheese to finish – perfection!
How many calories are in a chicken coronation sandwich?
This sandwich has a healthy balance of calories and protein to give you a tasty lunch any day of the week. In this recipe there are 546 calories, and 22 grams of protein. You can see the full information on the recipe card but here’s a quick overview:
Health benefits
There are lots of fresh ingredients in this creamy dressing. The coronation sauce contains tomato paste which is high in vitamin C and folate. The chicken pieces (either Quorn or whichever you decide to use) are a good source of protein and are low in saturated fat. That means that eating this jubilee chicken is a great way to stay fuller for longer, helping to hit those protein goals. I often use seitan-based pieces in mine as the protein levels are very high. Protein is a great food group to incorporate into every meal, not only does it help me build and maintain muscle, but I also find I have fewer cravings in between meals. If weight loss is a goal, then high-protein is the way!For more ideas of high-protein meals to help boost your health goals, check out this Free 7-Day High Protein Meal Plan. And there is even a weekly plan if you want the inspiration to continue past a week. I think my favourite collection of recipes has to be 38 High-Protein Breakfasts.
How to make coronation (not) chicken
I can’t tell you if the Queen ever ate this herself, but I can answer these instead: This vegetarian coronation chicken is one of my favourite vegetarian sandwich fillings because it’s so easy to make, take a look! Whichever way you describe it, it’s delicious!
Recipe variations
There are a couple of ways you could vary this recipe if you didn’t like certain ingredients or if you couldn’t get hold of them, for instance:
Protein: Why not try chickpeas or tofu if you’re not keen on the soy pieces of chicken? Seitan pieces also work really nicely.
Sauce ingredients: If you can’t get lemons try using lime juice. You could swap out the normal mayo for creme fraiche or even vegan mayonnaise. If you can’t get curry paste use a mild curry powder, or try apricot jam instead of mango chutney, the possibilities are endless.
You really could experiment with making your own version it’s always going to make a really good sandwich!
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This will always be one of my favourite sandwich fillings and I hope it will become one of yours too. I may not live in the UK at the moment but it’s always nice to be able to have a reminder wherever I am in the world. Do you prefer your coronation (not) chicken on a baguette or a baked potato? Let me know in the comments.
