Coronation chicken salad

Step 1

If cooking your own chicken, combine water, salt, bay leaf, pepper and lemon peel in a saucepan.

Step 2

Bring to a gentle simmer then add chicken breasts. Poach for 8-10 minutes or until the chicken is just cooked, remove and allow to cool then shred.

Step 3

Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, curry powder, chutney, salt and pepper together.

Step 4

Combine the chicken with the dressing then add chopped peaches, flaked almonds and spring onion. Mix well.

Step 5

Add salad leaves of your choice to a serving bowl then top with the Coronation chicken.

Step 6

Sprinkle with chopped parsley and almonds then serve as is or as a filling for sandwiches.