CORONATION CHICKEN PASTIES

Next week marks the 80th anniversary of VE day, so if you're planning a picnic in the park or a garden party with friends this weekend, it's the perfect time to celebrate with a spread of quintessentially British treats.

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Start with coronation chicken pasties - flaky pastry filled with creamy, spiced chicken and mango chutney.

Make these moreish coronation chicken pasties ahead and leave to cool before packing for a picnic. You can also top them with seeds, such as poppy or sesame.

450g strong white bread flour

100g frozen butter

100g frozen lard

1 egg, beaten

FOR THE FILLING

40g unsalted butter, softened

1 large or 2 small onions, thinly sliced

6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2cm pieces

4tbsp korma curry paste

1½ tbsp mild curry powder

2½ tbsp plain flour, plus extra for dusting