21ST-CENTURY CORONATION CHICKEN

This recipe is perfect for making ahead and easy to transport if making it for a party or celebration gathering. Serve with baby new potatoes and dressed salad.

Serves 6

● 2tbsp apricot jam

● 1tbsp curry powder

● 300ml (10fl oz) mayonnaise

● 150ml (5fl oz) half-fat crème fraîche

● 1tbsp tomato purée

● Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon

● 450g (1lb) cooked chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces

● 2 spring onions, finely chopped

● Salt and freshly ground black pepper

● 175g (6oz) black and green seedless grapes, cut in half lengthways

● Rocket, to garnish

Put the jam and curry powder in a small saucepan and heat gently, stirring until the jam has melted. Set aside to cool a little.

Meanwhile, put the mayonnaise, crème fraîche, and tomato purée in a mixing bowl with the lemon zest and lemon juice and mix together until combined.

Stir in the jam mixture, then add the chicken and spring onions.

Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, add half the grapes, and stir until combined.

Spoon onto a serving platter and garnish with the remaining grapes and the rocket.