chicken ala king, revisited

Dolores, CO
Updated on Jul 5, 2014

I think Chicken ala King is a wonderful comfort food. It has taken a back seat for too long. So here it is, revisited. This is one of my favorites and I hope it becomes one of yours also.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top
yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 small can mushrooms or 4 ozs. fresh sliced
  • 1/4 cup chopped onions
  • 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
  • 1/3 cup frozen peas
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1/4 cup dry sherry
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock or broth
  • 1 teaspoon ground thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt and pepper
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 1-13 ounce chicken packed in water
  • 1 teaspoon chopped parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

How To Make chicken ala king, revisited

  • Step 1
    Melt butter in large saucepan, add mushrooms, onions, peas and bell pepper, cook till softened.
  • Step 2
    Add garlic, stir in well and cook a little longer till garlic is mixed in good, add flour and mix in well.
  • Step 3
    add the sherry and cook till its gone, have the milk and cream heated before you start all of this and keep it hot,
  • Step 4
    Add the heated milk and cream, stir in well, add the chicken stock, and cook until thickened , add the salt, pepper, thyme.
  • Step 5
    whisk the egg yolks till frothy, add 1/2 cup of sauce to the egg and beat well, then add it all to the sauce
  • Step 6
    continue cooking till all is mixed well, fold broken up chicken, parsley and lemon juice. Mix well and serve.

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Category: Chicken
Ingredient: Chicken
Diet: Low Fat
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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