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Creamy Coronation Chicken Breast

Creamy Coronation Chicken Breast

with Baby Spinach, Peas and Basmati Rice

Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on December 12, 2025

A take on the classic dish created for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, with a creamy curried sauce and sweet mango chutney. With pan-seared chicken breasts and fluffy basmati rice, this dish is sure to be a family favourite.

Tags:
Family Friendly
High Protein
Allergens:
Milk

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

Total
Active
DifficultyEasy
serving amount

150 grams

Basmati Rice

2 sachet(s)

Curry Powder Mix

2 unit(s)

British Chicken Breasts

150 grams

Creme Fraiche

(Contains: Milk)

40 grams

Mango Chutney

10 grams

Chicken Stock Paste

40 grams

Baby Spinach

120 grams

Peas

Not included in your delivery

300 milliliter(s)

Water for the Rice

2 tbsp

Plain Flour

125 milliliter(s)

Water for the Sauce

Energy (kJ)3327 kJ
Energy (kcal)795 kcal
Fat31.4 g
of which saturates16.8 g
Carbohydrate94.6 g
of which sugars17.5 g
Dietary Fibre5.7 g
Protein45.4 g
Salt1.9 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.
Medium Saucepan
Lid
Bowl
Pan
Baking Paper

Instructions

Boil the Rice
1

Preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7.

Pour the water for the rice (see pantry for amount) into a medium saucepan with a tight-fitting lid.

Stir in the rice and ¼ tsp salt and bring to the boil. Once boiling, turn the heat down to medium and cover with the lid.

Leave to cook for 10 mins, then remove the pan from the heat (still covered) and leave to the side for another 10 mins or until ready to serve (the rice will continue to cook in its own steam).

Coat the Chicken
2

Meanwhile, add half the curry powder mix and the plain flour (see pantry for amount) to a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper and mix.

Add the chicken breasts to the bowl and turn them over in the seasoned flour to coat well. TIP: Notice a stronger smell from your chicken? Don’t worry, this is normal due to packaging we use to keep it fresh. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw chicken and its packaging.

Get Frying
3

Heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat.

Once hot, lay the chicken breasts flat in the pan. Fry until browned all over, 5 mins each side.

Once browned, pop it onto a lined baking tray. Bake on the top shelf of your oven until cooked through, 10-12 mins. IMPORTANT: The chicken is cooked when no longer pink in the middle.

Sauce Time
4

While the chicken is in the oven, give the pan a quick clean.

When the chicken has 5 mins remaining, pop the (now empty) frying pan on medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Add the remaining curry powder to the pan. Stir-fry until fragrant, 1 min. 

Mix in the creme fraiche, mango chutney, chicken stock paste and water for the sauce (see pantry for amount). Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until thickened, 2-3 mins.

Peas Please
5

Add the spinach to the pan a handful at a time until wilted and piping hot, 1-2 mins. Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed.

When the rice is ready, fluff up the grains with a fork, then stir through the peas. Return the lid to the pan and leave for 1 min to warm the peas through.

Make kid friendly: If you’d prefer to serve the peas and spinach on the side, heat a drizzle of oil in a frying pan on medium-high heat. Once hot, add the peas and spinach and stir-fry for 2-3 mins. Remove from the heat.

Once roasted, cut the chicken widthways into 2cm slices.

Add a splash of water to the coronation sauce if you feel it needs it.

Serve
6

Share the rice and peas between your serving bowls.

Spoon over the creamy coronation sauce.

Top with the sliced chicken breasts.

Make kid friendly: Top the sauce with the veg too if you've cooked it separately.

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