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    May 3, 2023 · Modified: Aug 23, 2023 by Becca Heyes · This post may contain affiliate links · 13 Comments

    Coronation Chickpeas (Creamy Curried Chickpea Salad)

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    Total time: 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 3 people
    5 from 2 votes
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    Coronation chicken has been a popular dish in the UK ever since it was created to honour the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II back in 1953. And it's so ridiculously tasty that it deserves to be resurrected for King Charles' coronation!

    The vegetarian version uses chickpeas instead of chicken, along with little nibbles of tasty dried fruit and fresh herbs in a creamy curry sauce.

    Creamy coronation chickpeas served on toast and salad.

    I'm always amazed by just how much flavour you can get from just a few ingredients, and these coronation chickpeas are the perfect example. With just 6 simple ingredients and literally 5 minutes of effort, the amount of flavour is unreal!

    And what's more, the flavour only gets better over time - so whip up a quick batch of this simple chickpea salad a little while before you need it, and it will be ready to go when you are.

    We Brits are renowned for making something tasty from super simple ingredients (perhaps due to necessity during post-war rationing!), so check out my other British recipes for some more inspiration.

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    • ❤️ Why You'll Love This Recipe
    • 🥗 Ingredients
    • 📋 Instructions
    • 💭 Recipe FAQs
    • 🇬🇧 More Authentic British Recipes
    • 📖 Printable Recipe

    ❤️ Why You'll Love This Recipe

    • It's such a quick recipe - it takes no more than 5 minutes of effort to make! Mix ingredients --> eat. Perfect.
    • Since the flavours only get better over time, it's ideal for preparing in advance and keeping in the fridge for a couple of days until you're ready to eat.
    • The flavours are just incredible, especially considering how simple it is to make!
    • Coronation chickpeas are super versatile - serve them on toast, as a salad topper, or just on their own as part of a vegetarian mezze.

    🥗 Ingredients

    Here's what you'll need to make this recipe. You'll also need a couple of cupboard staples, like salt and pepper. See the printable recipe card below for detailed ingredient quantities.

    Ingredients for coronation chickpeas with text overlay.
    • canned chickpeas
    • mayonnaise (regular or light is fine)
    • spring onions
    • dried fruit - apricots, raisins, or a bit of both!
    • curry powder
    • cilantro (or parsley)

    👌 Top tip

    The recipe is easy to adapt with whatever mix-ins you feel like, so make it your own! You could swap the curry powder for your favourite spice, add some extra fresh and crunchy vegetables, or use Greek yogurt instead of mayo. See my creamy chickpea salad sandwiches for some more ideas.

    📋 Instructions

    Here's how to make this recipe - see below for the printable recipe with detailed ingredients and instructions.

    Ingredients for coronation chickpeas in a mixing bowl.

    Step 1: Add all of the ingredients to a small mixing bowl.

    Coronation chickpeas in a mixing bowl.

    Step 2: Mix well to combine. If you have time, leave the mixture in the fridge for an hour or so, or even overnight. Otherwise, they're great eaten straight away too!

    Curried coronation chickpeas on toast and lettuce.

    Step 3: Serve chilled, on toast or salad.

    👌 Top tip

    Although these creamy chickpeas are delicious on all kinds of bread, I prefer to choose a crunchy kind, as it adds a nice bit of texture to the dish. Something like a crunchy baguette or a slice of toast is perfect.

    💭 Recipe FAQs

    What is coronation chicken?

    Coronation chicken is a cold British dish that was created to commemorate the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. It has since become a popular dish for picnics, buffets, and sandwiches. This vegetarian version uses chickpeas instead of chicken.

    Can I prepare the recipe in advance?

    Absolutely! It's delicious eaten straight after being prepared, but if anything, it's even better the next day. Just mix everything together, and store in an airtight tub in the fridge for a day or two until you're ready to serve.

    Is the recipe served warm or cold?

    Coronation chickpeas are best serve chilled.

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    📖 Printable Recipe

    Creamy coronation chickpeas on toast and lettuce.

    Coronation Chickpeas

    Coronation chickpeas are a quick and seriously flavourful vegetarian version of the British dish coronation chicken. Perfect for picnics!

    If you've cooked this recipe, don't forget to leave a star rating!

    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 0 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 3 people
    Calories: 203kcal
    Author: Becca Heyes
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    Ingredients

    • 1 x 400g tin chickpeas, drained (240g when drained)
    • 2 spring onions, chopped
    • 2 Tablespoons mayonnaise
    • 2 Tablespoons dried fruit (raisins, chopped dried apricots, or a bit of both)
    • 1 teaspoon mild curry powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • Few sprigs fresh coriander (cilantro) or parsley, chopped

    Instructions

    • Add all of the ingredients to a small mixing bowl. Mix well to combine. If you have time, leave in the fridge for at least an hour. If you'd prefer to leave them overnight, transfer to an air-tight tub.
    • Serve chilled with toast, crunchy bread (e.g. baguette), or salad.

    Notes

    This dish is arguably even better prepared the day before you need it, and stored in an air-tight tub in the fridge to let the flavours develop.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 portion - Calories: 203 kcal - Carbohydrates: 28.1 g - Protein: 6 g - Fat: 8.2 g - Saturated Fat: 1.2 g - Cholesterol: 3 mg - Sodium: 454 mg - Potassium: 238 mg - Fiber: 5.9 g - Sugar: 13.3 g - Calcium: 42 mg - Iron: 2 mg

    Nutritional information is approximate, and will depend on your exact ingredients. Please calculate your own nutritional values if you require accuracy for health reasons.

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    1. Anna says

      May 06, 2023 at 4:55 pm

      Simple, fast and very yummy.
      Thank you for the recipe!5 stars

      Reply
      • Becca Heyes says

        May 09, 2023 at 10:16 am

        Thanks Anna, glad you enjoyed them!

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    2. Sophie says

      March 18, 2014 at 1:42 am

      I'm always looking for more ways to use chickpeas- this was delicious, thanks a ton!

      Reply
    3. Lisa says

      May 18, 2013 at 11:55 am

      Thank you. I just have never heard of them. ;)

      Reply
      • Lisa says

        May 18, 2013 at 11:55 am

        Can't wait to try this. Looks yummy!

        Reply
    4. Lisa says

      May 17, 2013 at 3:01 am

      What are sultanas?

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      • [email protected] says

        May 17, 2013 at 10:55 am

        They're basically just like raisins, but they're a bit bigger and juicier. Raisins would be fine too, but try not to get the really hard black ones. I had no idea that other places didn't have sultanas!

        Reply
    5. Sam says

      May 15, 2013 at 6:04 pm

      Oh, that sounds awesome. I've made chickpea salad many times, but the curry and sultanas will make for a great twist, much thanks for the recipe ♥

      Reply
    6. Daniela @foodrecipeshq says

      May 15, 2013 at 10:47 am

      What a lovely recipe! I'm going to make this coronation chickpea for my jacket potatoes now!

      Reply
    7. Kiersten @ Oh My Veggies says

      May 15, 2013 at 12:58 am

      This is definitely a great picnic dish! I hope you have a wonderful time in France--I'm jealous! ;)

      Reply
    8. LittleMonsterx14 says

      May 14, 2013 at 4:44 pm

      i love the inspiration behind this dish, it looks amazing!!

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    9. Dina says

      May 14, 2013 at 3:08 pm

      great salad! sounds yummy.

      Reply
    10. Miss Messy says

      May 11, 2013 at 11:14 am

      This looks freaking delicious... I always want a veggie version :)

      Reply

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