I first heard of coronation chicken during Queen Elizabeth II’s diamond jubilee. Unsurprisingly, the dish was created for her coronation in 1953, and is a flavorful take on chicken salad featuring curry powder, raisins, and sometimes nuts. I’ve made it many times and it is, in fact, delicious.
While contemplating coronation chicken’s sweet, savory, and spiced flavors, I realized they would translate nicely into coleslaw. With colorful and crunchy coleslaw mix, juicy mango, crisp cashews, and chewy raisins, it’s an explosion of flavors and textures. A simple dressing of mayo, yogurt, lemon juice, and curry powder is all you need to complete the dish.
I like to serve this slaw with grilled chicken, fish, or shrimp. It’s a delicious mix of hot and cold, creamy and meaty, sweet and savory.
Quick Tips for Makimangng Coronation Slaw
- I include a seemingly extra step in this recipe: salting and draining the coleslaw mix. In just 10 quick minutes, this helps expel excess water from the cabbage, keeping your slaw from becoming watery.
- If you plan to serve the coleslaw immediately after making it with no leftovers, you can skip the salting step.
- Even if your mango isn’t perfectly ripe, it’ll work nicely in this recipe. A less ripe mango will add more crunch and a tarter flavor, while ripe mango will be juicier and sweeter. Both are delish.
- If you’re feeding a crowd at, for example, a barbecue, you can easily double this recipe.
Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm
Easy Swaps and Substitutions
Adjust this recipe to suit your tastes. If you prefer mayo over yogurt or sour cream, use all mayonnaise instead. The lemon juice can be swapped for white wine vinegar. If you don’t have access to fresh mangoes, you can replace the raisins and mango with 1/2 cup of chopped diced dried apricots. The cashews add a nutty crunch, but they can be left out if you’re allergic.
Make It a Meal
Take a cue from the original recipe and toss in some shredded, cooked chicken! Rotisserie chicken is great here. Toss, then add more mayo or yogurt and curry powder to taste. It’s a complete meal that’s great on its own or wrapped up in a warmed pita.
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