Coronation chicken pasta salad

Prep time
15min
Cook time
30min
Serves
4

This makes the perfect office lunch and can be prepped in advance and stored in a jar in the fridge.

Ingredients:

salt and milled pepper

4 skinless chicken breasts

1 Tbsp (15ml) ground turmeric

2 Tbsp (30ml) medium curry powder

2 Tbsp (30ml) canola oil

Sauce:

1 cup (250ml) buttermilk

½ cup (125ml) chutney

a handful of fresh coriander, chopped

2 tsp (10ml) medium curry powder

1 packet (500g) pasta screws, cooked

1 can (400g) peach halves, drained and diced

Method:

  • Season chicken generously with turmeric and half the curry powder.
  • Heat oil in a large pan and fry the chicken for 8-10 minutes, or until it is cooked through and golden. Set aside and slice once cooled.
  • Combine buttermilk, chutney, coriander and curry powder. Season.
  • Place cooked pasta into a large bowl and add chicken.
  • Toss through dressing, coating evenly.
  • Fold in peaches and season well.
  • Spoon into serving bowls, sprinkle with fresh herbs, and add a squeeze of lemon. Serve.
Cook’s note: Any short-cut pasta like macaroni would work too.