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Chicken Fiesta – delicious & fabulously versatile!

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Chicken Fiesta is similar to Coronation Chicken but has grapes and apricot jam for a delicious twist! @FabFood4AllToday I’m sharing with you Chicken Fiesta, an old school recipe (similar to Coronation Chicken) that I have adapted over the years.I can’t believe I’ve not shared this before! I make Chicken Fiesta every time I have some leftover chicken and grapes in the fridge. I rarely ever add the cream and when I haven’t had apricot jam in the house I’ve used mango chutney which goes equally well.

I thought I’d share the original recipe with you along with my additions eg I usually use curry powder as I rarely have curry paste. I usually use Chicken Fiesta as a sandwich filling as it’s not often have a lot of leftover chicken but recently I found myself with a large quantity so decided to serve it as a main meal together cold rice and I did add a splash of single cream as I happened to have some.

If you make the original recipe below your dish will look a lot creamier due to the addition of whipped cream.

Chicken Fiesta is similar to Coronation Chicken but has grapes and apricot jam for a delicious twist! @FabFood4All

I loved Chicken Fiesta so much when I was younger that I made it for my Home Economics A Level class leaver’s party as well as my 18th birthday. In fact I made all the food for my 18th birthday dinner party and I remember one of my friends thinking that my mum had done the catering! Can you spot the tinned salmon ring in the picture? I think that was the last time I used gelatine!

Chicken Fiesta is similar to Coronation Chicken but has grapes and apricot jam for a delicious twist! @FabFood4All

Can you spot the Chicken Fiesta? Photographs taken before digital cameras were invented:-)

So if you’re having a dinner party or need to take a dish along to a buffet then I’d say make the recipe as it is below but if you just want a quick and tasty sandwich filling just use the recipe as a rough guide and cut out the cream!

Chicken Fiesta is similar to Coronation Chicken but has grapes and apricot jam for a delicious twist! @FabFood4All

I do hope you try Chicken Fiesta as it’s an absolute favourite here and never ceases to bring smiles to the faces of my family! For more buffet ideas you might like the following:

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Chicken Fiesta is similar to Coronation Chicken but has grapes and apricot jam for a delicious twist! @FabFood4All

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Chicken Fiesta - delicious & fabulously versatile!

Chicken Fiesta is a bit like Coronation Chicken only more refreshing with the addition of grapes and apricot jam! Delicious as a main meal or used as a sandwich filling.
Course Main
Cuisine British
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4 +
Author Camilla Hawkins

Ingredients

  • 300 g leftover cooked chicken skin removed & chopped
  • 100 g red & green seedless grapes halved
  • 4 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 140 ml double or whipping cream whipped
  • 2 tsp curry paste or curry powder to taste
  • 1 tbsp apricot jam or mango chutney
  • freshly ground salt & pepper

Instructions

  • In a large bowl mix together the mayonnaise, whipped cream, curry paste or curry powder and apricot jam or mango chutney.
  • Fold in the chicken and grapes and season to taste.
  • Chill.
  • Serve with cold rice and salad or use as a sandwich filling if making a smaller quantity.
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  1. William Gould

    20/03/2018 at 8:02 am

    We don’t usually have any left over chicken, but if we do I’ll definitely be trying this!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      20/03/2018 at 8:38 pm

      Cook some especially then William, it’s that good:-)

      Reply
  2. Sandra Fortune

    05/05/2017 at 5:10 pm

    I’d love to try this looks delicious will be having a go though I’m not big on cooking.

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    • Camilla

      05/05/2017 at 8:51 pm

      Excellent Sandra, I’m sure you’ll love it:-)

      Reply
  3. Richard Eldred Hawes

    02/05/2017 at 9:03 pm

    Something I will try next time I have some leftover chicken

    Reply
    • Camilla

      02/05/2017 at 9:18 pm

      Excellent Richard:-)

      Reply
  4. Sylvia Paul

    17/04/2017 at 9:38 pm

    Mmm this looks lovely, something the whole family would enjoy x

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    • Camilla

      17/04/2017 at 10:35 pm

      Thanks Sylvia, we love it here:-)

      Reply
  5. Emma Gough

    12/04/2017 at 10:49 pm

    what a tasty treat! – what a clever lady you’ve always been it seems 😀

    Reply
    • Camilla

      13/04/2017 at 12:22 am

      Thank you, yes Home Economics was my passion and still is:-)

      Reply
  6. Leila Benhamida

    06/04/2017 at 12:35 am

    Love the flavour in this recipes. Quite refreshing and light.

    Reply
    • Camilla

      06/04/2017 at 11:01 pm

      Thanks, it really is a refreshing dish:-)

      Reply
  7. Margaret gallagher

    05/04/2017 at 11:41 pm

    Oh you are not kidding this looks delicious
    A FEAST for all my family

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    • Camilla

      06/04/2017 at 12:26 am

      Thanks Margaret-)

      Reply
  8. Cherry Edwards

    04/04/2017 at 10:48 am

    Love this gluten free recipe and so retro 1970s too !

    Reply
    • Camilla

      04/04/2017 at 11:40 am

      Thanks Cherry:-)

      Reply
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