Coronation Turkey – Leftover Turkey Recipe

Coronation Turkey quickly transforms your leftover turkey into a classic to serve with salads and in sandwiches.  An easy recipe and an excellent way to use your Thanksgiving or Christmas leftovers.

Salad plate with Coronation Turkey

After all the festive feasting I have no inclination to eat rich, sweet or savoury dishes. This is the time when I want to eat simple dishes made with food from the fridge and I crave something light but very tasty.

Coronation Turkey meets my needs perfectly, a few dressing ingredients mixed in a bowl, some chopped turkey and a plate of salad. This recipe makes me very happy and I hope it will make you happy too.  

What is Coronation Chicken?

Coronation Chicken is a recipe served following the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. The recipe is attributed to Constance Spry and Rosemary Hume, however, a similar dish of chicken mixed with curry & mayonnaise was prepared for the Silver Jubilee of George V in 1935.

Coronation Chicken is an incredibly popular with recipes available from British celebrity chefs such as Jamie Oliver and Gordon Ramsay as well as TV cooks Mary Berry and Delia Smith.


The dish was revisited in 2002 for the Golden Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II with a modern update, it still stands the test of time.

Roast Turkey

What kind of turkey meat should I use?

I use a mixture of turkey breast meat. But you can use all breast meat or all brown meat or a mixture of both, it depends on what you have left and your own preference.

Make sure there are no hard dry parts to meat and that there are no bones attached. Cut the meat into even-sized pieces and, if you want to use the mixture in sandwiches then cut the meat into smaller pieces.

Plate with Coronation chicken, salad, bread in bowl, plates and forks

What kind of mayonnaise should I use?

I use light mayonnaise but you can use regular mayonnaise. Or you make your own mayonnaise at home.

Bottles of milk and cream

What kind of cream can I use?

I use double cream as I find it gives the best consistency, aim to get a sauce that is the thickness of whipped cream. You can use single cream or creme fraiche but always use unsweetened cream, because the mango chutney adds sweetness.

What kind of curry paste should I use?

Use a mild curry paste like a Korma. You can also use a teaspoon of mild curry powder if you don’t have curry paste. Aim for a flavour of curry without much chilli heat.

Serving Coronation Turkey with bread and salad

What kind of Mango Chutney should I use?

Use a regular Mango Chutney that will add sweetness to the dressing. If you would like to make your own Mango Chutney, try this easy recipe from Fab Food 4 All. Cut up any larger pieces of mango if the chutney is chunky.

Pineapple and slices of pineapple with jar of pineapple chilli jam

My Pineapple and Chilli Jam would also work really well in this recipe. It has the right amount of sweet and spicy to complement the mild curry paste.

Red Chillies on chopping borad

Can I spice up the Coronation Turkey?

Add a more spicy curry paste like Madras to the dressing mix, or use a Hot Mango Chutney to increase the heat in your Coronation Turkey. A traditional Coronation sauce is mild, but this is your sauce so if that is what you like, go for it!

Spoon, salad plate with Coronation Turkey

How to make Coronation Turkey

Coronation Turkey couldn’t be easier to make, just mix together the dressing and add the cooked turkey.

Bowls of ingredients for Coronation Turkey

Gather your ingredients

  • Cooked Turkey
  • Double Cream
  • Mayonnasie
  • Mild Curry Paste
  • Mango Chutney
Bowl of mayonnaise with cream and curry paste

Put the mayonnaise, cream and curry paste into a bowl and mix until combined.

Add the mango chutney to the mayonnaise mixture and stir until combined.

Add the pieces of turkey to the dressing and mix until the turkey pieces are covered in the coronation dressing.

Coronation Turkey Sandwich with Tortilla chips

How do you serve Coronation Turkey?

  • Coronation Turkey is delicious served simply in a sandwich with some tortilla chips on the side.
  • Serve with salad leaves, tomatoes, and cucumber.
  • Bake some potatoes and top with Coronation Turkey, be sure to check out my Airfryer Baked Potato recipe, it’s perfect for baking up to 3 large or 4 medium potatoes.

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coronation turkey on salad leaves
Plate of Salad with Coronation Turkey

Coronation Turkey

Janice Pattie
Coronation Turkey quickly transforms your leftover turkey into a classic to serve with salads and in sandwiches. An easy and excellent way to use your Thanksgiving or Christmas leftovers.
5 from 5 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Salad, sandwich, Snack
Cuisine British
Servings 2
Calories 259 kcal

Equipment

  • Sharp knife
  • chopping board
  • medium bowl
  • weighing scales
  • Measuring spoons

Ingredients

  • 200 grams (1.5 cups) cooked turkey
  • 3 tablespoon (3 tablespoon) double cream
  • 3 tablespoon (4 tablespoon) light mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon (1 teaspoon) mild curry paste
  • 1 tablespoon (1 tablespoon) mango chutney
  • 1 pinch (1 pinch) salt

Instructions
 

Make the dressing

  • Put the mayonnaise and cream in a bowl with the curry paste and mix until smooth and well combined.
  • Add a little extra cream if the mixture seems too thick. It should be the consistency of thick cream.
  • Stir in the mango chutney

Combine with the turkey

  • Chop the turkey into bite-sized pieces and add to the dressing, stir to combine and coat all the turkey in the dressing.

Notes

Serve the Coronation Turkey on a bed of salad leaves, or it is a delicious filling for a sandwich or to top an open sandwich for a light lunch or supper 

Nutrition

Calories: 259kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 22gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 88mgSodium: 394mgPotassium: 242mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 725IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 1mg
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15 Comments

  1. Looks like a good way to combat all the pastry and general richness of the past few days! There just comes a time over the holidays when salad is what you crave!

  2. It is so good to see fresh vegetables on the plate. I love a change in flavours at this time of year and the fact that you have used reduced fat versions in the recipe to counteract all the festive food! Thank you for joining in the No Waste Food Challenge.

  3. A good classic recipe will always stand the test of time and i had a craving for coronation chicken only last week! Great idea to use turkey. Thank you for sharing the recipe with #CookBlogShare

  4. I remember my aunt always used to make this at one of our Christmas buffets when I was a child and I’ve loved it ever since. It always reminds me of those gatherings too!

  5. Ooooh I’ve been making coronation chicken for years but I’ve never though to make it with turkey – what a great idea! I think I’m going to have mine with a baked potato please 🙂

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5 from 5 votes