Jubilee chicken facts for kids
Jubilee chicken is a special chicken dish. It was created to celebrate important anniversaries, called jubilees, for different British kings and queens.
The very first Jubilee chicken was made for George V's Silver Jubilee in 1935. This means it celebrated 25 years of his rule. This early dish was chicken mixed with mayonnaise and curry powder. However, another dish called coronation chicken became much more famous and popular.
A second version of Jubilee chicken was created for Elizabeth II's Golden Jubilee in 2002. This celebrated 50 years of her reign. This new recipe was very different from coronation chicken. It was talked about a lot at the time as a modern update to the classic coronation chicken. Jubilee chicken was given out in special baskets to guests at the concerts for the Golden Jubilee. Even with all this attention, it never became as popular as coronation chicken.
For Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee in 2012, guests at the Royal Garden Party were served "Diamond Jubilee Chicken." This was another version of coronation chicken. It was created by a famous chef named Heston Blumenthal. This special recipe was not shared with the public.
Dishes called "coronation chicken" are often sold ready-to-eat in supermarkets. Many recipes for it are also available. These dishes usually have pieces of chicken, a curry flavour, and mayonnaise or a similar creamy sauce. The exact recipe can vary a lot.
Golden Jubilee Chicken: A Closer Look
Golden Jubilee chicken is a cold dish. It has pieces of chicken covered in a white sauce. It is often sprinkled with parsley and decorated with lime slices.
What's in the Sauce?
The sauce for Golden Jubilee chicken is a mix of crème fraiche (a type of sour cream) and mayonnaise. It gets its flavour from lime and ginger. The chicken itself is also soaked in a mix of lime and ginger before it's added to the sauce.
The Taste and How to Serve It
Jubilee chicken has a unique, light, and fresh taste. It is often suggested to be served with pasta salad. Just like coronation chicken, Jubilee chicken also makes a tasty filling for a sandwich.
