Coronation Chicken Salad Tea Sandwich
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
Instructions
- Finely chop half of a shallot, should yield about 1 tablespoon.
- 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).
- 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.
- Then add in the squeeze of lemon juice and simmer for another moment longer.
- 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.
- Add the sauce mixture to the chopped chicken, apricots and almonds and mix thoroughly.
- Serve on your favorite bread, croissant, or even lettuce wrap. Enjoy!