Braxton Taylor
This sandwich is inspired by “coronation chicken,” a dish served at Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation luncheon in 1953. This simple salad of diced poultry and creamy curry sauce is still popular in the United Kingdom. So, when I traveled to London in spring 2023 to see King Charles’s coronation, I had to have one. I bought the sandwich to-go at Waitrose to fortify myself while standing in the rain for 10 hours at the Mall. The sandwich was filling and delicious. For a chicken salad, the touch of curry was unique.
This recipe works well with wild turkey, as long as you brine the turkey first to help tenderize and keep it moist while roasting. Some recipes include sultanas or golden raisins, but I find they make the salad too sweet—the chutney is enough. Don’t skip the almonds, though, which provide crunch.
The amount of brine below is enough for an entire wild turkey breast, in case you want to maximize your time. Save enough meat to enjoy this salad the next day, and eat the remaining right away for dinner.
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