Royal Chicken

Directions

1. 1
   Remove the flesh from the cooked chicken and cut into small pieces.
2. 2
   In a small saucepan, heat the oil, add the onion and cook for about 3 minutes, until softened.
3. 3
   Add the curry paste, tomato puree, wine, bay leaf and lemon juice.
4. 4
   Simmer, uncovered, for about 10 minutes until well reduced.
5. 5
   Strain and leave to cool.
6. 6
   Puree the chopped apricot halves in a blender or food processor or through a sieve.
7. 7
   Beat the cooled sauce into the mayonnaise with the apricot puree.
8. 8
   Whip the cream until it forms stiff peaks and fold into the mixture.
9. 9
   Season, adding a little extra lemon juice if necessary.
10. 10
    Fold in the chicken pieces.
11. 11
    Garnish with watercress or parsley to serve.