Coronation Chicken Tea Sandwiches with Curried Mayonnaise
Tender chicken mixed with a gently spiced curried mayonnaise filling, sandwiched between soft white bread slices, offering a flavorful twist on a classic tea sandwich. This british-inspired mother’s day ready in about 15 minutes pairs white sandwich bread, cooked chicken breast, shredded, mayonnaise for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 270 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart.
Ingredients
- 6 slices white sandwich bread
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp mango chutney
- 1 tsp mild curry powder
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup shredded cooked chicken breast with 3 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 tbsp mango chutney, 1 tsp mild curry powder, 1 tsp lemon juice, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper; mix gently until well incorporated.
- Step 2: Spread 3 tbsp softened unsalted butter evenly on both sides of 6 slices of white sandwich bread to maintain softness.
- Step 3: Evenly spread the curried chicken mixture onto 3 buttered bread slices.
- Step 4: Top each with a buttered bread slice, butter side down, to form sandwiches.
- Step 5: Trim off the crusts carefully using a sharp knife.
- Step 6: Cut each sandwich into 4 finger-sized triangles by slicing first in half crosswise and then diagonally.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Coronation Chicken Tea Sandwiches with Curried Mayonnaise take to make?
Total time is about 15 minutes (15 min prep + 0 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Coronation Chicken Tea Sandwiches with Curried Mayonnaise?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep white sandwich bread from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Coronation Chicken Tea Sandwiches with Curried Mayonnaise?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Coronation Chicken Tea Sandwiches with Curried Mayonnaise for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Coronation Chicken Tea Sandwiches with Curried Mayonnaise?
British mother’s day like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
A flawless recipe for tea time elegance. The subtle curry in the mayo was divine with cucumber slices.
- ★★★★★
The curried mayonnaise elevated the chicken perfectly—my mom cried happy tears at her Mother's Day brunch!
- ★★★★☆
Made these for my daughter's tea party—took 30 minutes longer than promised, but the flavor was worth it.
