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Coronation Chicken Salad Tea Sandwich

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Course: Main Course
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 Shallot finely chopped (about 1 tbsp)
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Curry Powder
  • 1 tsp Tomato Paste
  • 2 tbsp Red Wine or Sweet Vermouth
  • 2 tbsp Water
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice fresh squeezed
  • 3 tbsp Mayonaise
  • 2 tbsp Creme Fraiche
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • 1 Chicken Breast cooked, chopped (about 2 cups)
  • 1/3 cup Dried Apricots petit diced
  • 1/3 cup Slivered Almonds
  • 4-6 Slices Sandwich Bread or Mini Croissant Rolls

Method
 

  1. Finely chop half of a shallot, should yield about 1 tablespoon.
  2. Add the olive oil to a small sauté pan over medium heat. Add in the shallot and the curry powder and cook for about 2 minutes (be sure not to let it burn).
  3. Then add in the red wine/vermouth, water and tomato paste. Bring it to a boil and then let it simmer for a few minutes to reduce.
  4. Then add in the squeeze of lemon juice and simmer for another moment longer.
  5. Once the sauce has reduced, strain it over a sieve to smooth out the sauce. Then take the strained sauce and mix it with the mayonnaise, creme fraiche, and salt and pepper.
  6. Add the sauce mixture to the chopped chicken, apricots and almonds and mix thoroughly.
  7. Serve on your favorite bread, croissant, or even lettuce wrap. Enjoy!