comfort essentials: chicken in style of the king

How To Make comfort essentials: chicken in style of the king

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  Step 1
  PREP/PREPARE
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  Step 2
  RECIPE NOTES
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  Step 3
  The Chicken The skinless/boneless chicken breast should be cut into bite-sized pieces. You do not want to overcook it. As a matter of fact, it can still be slightly pink in the middle, because simmering in the liquid base will finish the cooking process. The Shrimp I am using raw jumbo shrimp, so I cut them in half before adding them to the chicken a la king. The simmering time is enough to cook them to perfection. Overcooked shrimp can be rubbery, so that is why we add them in at the end of the process. If you are not a fan of shrimp, you can leave them out, but I do think they make a great complement to this recipe. The Worcestershire Sauce Not everyone is a fan of Worcestershire sauce, and in many cases, it has to do with the fact that it is made with anchovies. If you want a version that gives you that great umami flavor without the salty fish, give my homemade version a try. It is easy/peasy to make and tastes like the real thing. https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/other-sauce-spread/diy-essentials-homemade-worcestershire-sauce.html?r=1 The Wine If you are not into wine, and you do not want to purchase a whole bottle just for this recipe, you can always substitute an equal amount of chicken stock, plus 1 teaspoon of white vinegar. It will not be exactly the same, but close enough.
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  Step 4
  Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
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  Step 5
  STAGE I
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  Step 6
  Whisk the ingredients together in a bowl or measuring cup, then set aside.
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  Step 7
  STAGE II
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  Step 8
  Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
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  Step 9
  Pat the diced chicken dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat.
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  Step 10
  The pot should be large enough to hold all of the ingredients for this recipe, about 3 – 4 quarts. Dutch ovens are my favorite item for recipes like this.
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  Step 11
  When the oil begins to shimmer, add the chicken and cook until no pink remains.
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  Step 12
  Times will vary, just stay close and keep stirring the chicken until it is cooked through.
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  Step 13
  Remove chicken from pot and reserve.
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  Step 14
  STAGE III
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  Step 15
  Do not wipe out the pot, but reduce the heat to medium, and add the wine.
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  Step 16
  Use a wooden spoon to break up the brown bits (fonds) on the bottom of the pot, and dissolve them into the simmering wine, about 60 seconds.
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  Step 17
  Add the mushrooms and stir for about 2 – 3 minutes.
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  Step 18
  Add the onions, and stir for another 2 – 3 minutes, until they begin to soften.
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  Step 19
  Finally, add the garlic, then stir until fragrant, about 60 seconds.
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  Step 20
  Continue to stir over medium heat until most of the wine has evaporated, about an additional 2 – 3 minutes.
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  Step 21
  Add the butter, and allow it to melt.
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  Step 22
  Sprinkle in the flour and stir to combine.
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  Step 23
  Add 1 tablespoon of the flour, incorporate, then add another tablespoon at a time, until all the flour has been added.
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  Step 24
  Cook for another 2 minutes, stirring continuously.
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  Step 25
  Reduce heat to medium-low. Add the half and half mixture (from STEP I) a few tablespoons at a time, stirring as you add it.
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  Step 26
  Scrape up any remnants from the bottom of the pot as you do so.
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  Step 27
  Set the heat to medium-high, bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to keep it at an active simmer. Add the chicken back and simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
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  Step 28
  Add the raw shrimp.
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  Step 29
  Simmer uncovered for 5 – 8 additional minutes, or until desired consistency is obtained.
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  Step 30
  This final simmering will perfectly cook the raw shrimp.
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  Step 31
  The longer it simmers, the thicker it will become.
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  Step 32
  PLATE/PRESENT
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  Step 33
  Remove from heat and serve over egg noodles, pasta, rice, biscuits, or pastry. Enjoy.
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  Step 34
  Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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  Step 35
  Namasté
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