Chicken ala King
This is a really delicious chicken ala king that is fooproof and can be easily expanded for as many guests you have. Everyone should have a chicken ala king recipe that they can call on any time and this is the one I use often. This is for 4 or 5 people. Enjoy it.
What you need
60g butter
60g flour
1 onion finely chopped
large handful of mushrooms quartered
1 red pepper chopped
3 chicken breasts cubed
pinch of nutmeg
salt and pepper to taste
350ml milk
125ml cream
The process
Poach the chicken breasts in a little salted water until cooked through and chop into 2cm cubes.
In a pot on a medium heat melt the butter and cook the onions, mushrooms and red pepper until the onions are translucent.
Add a pinch on nutmeg and season with salt and pepper. Then add the flour and cook, stirring constantly for about 2 minutes.
Begin adding the milk stirring all the time until you have a nice smooth texture in the sauce.
Add the cream and stir until the mixture is hot (not boiling). Add the chicken pieces, reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes stirring occasionally.
Taste and season with salt and pepper if necessary.
Done! serve with boiled white rice. Try some of the other easy chicken recipes
Hi Graham
This was scrumptious, of course. Made it yesterday, and everybody had second helpings.
Thankyou very much..
Fabulous Lana Lynn, so glad everyone enjoyed. Happy days G
How to make this even taste better: Increase the following:
nutmeg to a table spoon.
When cooking the onions add 1 teaspoon of mix herbs.
2x Large green peppers
2x Large oninons.
250grams muchroomrs largly chopped.
600ml milk
Thanks for that Riaan, 1 tablespoon of nutmeg? you are a brave man… Happy days G
Was Just wondering, can you double up to make for 2 nights
Hi Charlene, doubling this recipe is no problem at all. Cheers G
hi Graham
Can I use orley whip instead of normal cream?
thanks
Hi Melissa, no it must be liquid, could think of some great fun with the whipped cream to.. Cheers for now G
Fully agree, was a bit sceptical to compete against my mother’s home cooking, but definitley world class ala King
thanks
Oliver
Whoohoo…. so gad you enjoyed Oliver. Thanks for trying it out
You are welcome Nellie, hope the boys enjoyed it.
I will cook Ala king on Sunday for my boys.
Thank you so much for your website.
Nellie
Sorry if I offended Karien, glad you enjoyed it! You are welcome.
HI, UNFORTUNATELY SOME OF US HAVE TO WATCH OUR CHOLESTEROL. I MADE IT LAST NITE, BOUGHT LOW FAT CREAM AND ONLY USED VERY LITTLE, MEAL WAS A TOTAL SUCCESS. THANKS FOR A GREAT SITE
KARIEN