Crunchy Coronation Chicken and Chickpea Wraps

Before I moved to the UK, I had never even heard of coronation chicken. It wasn’t until my husband introduced me to it that I finally understood the hype. The sweet and savoury combination, the gentle curry warmth, and that creamy texture… it’s no surprise it’s one of the most loved British sandwich fillings.

This version keeps all the flavour of the classic but gives it a nutrition upgrade. By using Greek yogurt instead of mostly mayonnaise and adding chickpeas for fibre, this becomes a high protein coronation chicken meal that’s far more filling and balanced than the traditional version. It’s one of those easy recipes to make with chicken that feels indulgent but fits easily into a healthy routine.

If you’re looking for healthy chicken wraps, a smarter leftover chicken sandwich, or a lighter chicken coronation recipe, this one is a staple worth keeping in your weekly rotation.

Ingredients

Filling

• 200g cooked chicken breast, chopped or shredded
• 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• ½ cup non-fat Greek yogurt
• 1½ tbsp light mayonnaise
• 1½ tsp mild curry powder
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp mango chutney
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Substitutions:

• Greek yogurt → Skyr or low-fat natural yogurt
• Mango chutney → Apricot jam or honey
• Light mayo → Extra yogurt if you want it even leaner

Crunch & Fibre

• ¼ cup onion, finely diced
• ¼ cup celery, finely diced
• 2 tbsp sultanas or raisins (optional)

Substitutions:

• Celery → Apple or red pepper
• Sultanas → Cranberries or omit entirely

Wraps

• 3 low-carb or wholemeal wraps (medium)

Substitutions:

• Use sourdough or seeded bread for coronation chicken sandwiches
• Use lettuce cups for very low-carb

Optional Extras

• Lettuce
• Spinach
• Cucumber

Step-by-step method

1. Make the sauce
   In a bowl, mix yogurt, light mayo, curry powder, turmeric, mango chutney, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
   Coach tip: Always taste the sauce first, balanced flavour means you won’t need excess fat later.
2. Add the protein and fibre
   Fold in chicken, chickpeas, onion, celery, and sultanas if using.
   Coach tip: Chickpeas slow digestion and keep you fuller for longer.
3. Adjust seasoning
   Taste and tweak with more lemon, curry powder or salt if needed.
   Coach tip: A squeeze of lemon boosts flavour without adding calories.
4. Assemble the wraps
   Spoon into wraps, add salad greens, roll tightly and serve.
   Coach tip: Keep filling separate if meal prepping to prevent soggy wraps.

Tips and variations

• Turn into a crispy chicken wraps recipe by using air-fried chicken.
• Serve warm with rice for a simple coronation chicken curry.
• Use as a base for a chicken tikka sandwich filler recipe by adding garlic and chili.
• Perfect filling for a leftover chicken sandwich or baked potato.
• Add toasted almonds for crunch if calories allow.
• Works beautifully in a wrap, salad bowl, or even a light coronation chicken pie filling.

Storage, serving and reheating

Storage:
Store filling in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Serving:
Best served cold or at room temperature in wraps or sandwiches.

Reheating:
Not ideal for wraps, but can be gently warmed and served as a curry-style dish.

Final Thoughts

If you try these Coronation Chicken Chickpea Wraps, leave a comment or share your version online. I’d love to see how you make them your own, especially if you turn them into coronation chicken sandwiches or salads.

This is one of those recipes that proves healthy food doesn’t need to feel restrictive. It’s creamy, comforting, nostalgic, and still fits beautifully into a balanced lifestyle.

Alex :)