Coronation Chicken

06/05/22 • 21 min

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Chicken, mayonnaise, curry powder - and wait, sultanas? What exactly is Coronation Chicken and what does it have to do with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II?

Created by students, beloved by many, how does this iconic sandwich filler fit into British culinary history?

In this Jubilee Special, Dallas is joined by food historian Annie Gray to talk all things TV chefs, supermarket sandwiches, and whether this creamy delight was ever really served to the Queen.

This episode was produced by Emily Whalley.

Edited and mixed by Seyi Adaobi.

The senior producer is Charlotte Long

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Chicken, mayonnaise, curry powder - and wait, sultanas? What exactly is Coronation Chicken and what does it have to do with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II?

Created by students, beloved by many, how does this iconic sandwich filler fit into British culinary history?

In this Jubilee Special, Dallas is joined by food historian Annie Gray to talk all things TV chefs, supermarket sandwiches, and whether this creamy delight was ever really served to the Queen.

This episode was produced by Emily Whalley.

Edited and mixed by Seyi Adaobi.

The senior producer is Charlotte Long

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This episode was produced by Emily Whalley

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