Chicken a La King
Also known as Chicken in Cream Sauce · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies
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Chicken a la king: poached chicken, mushroom and capsicum in a stock and milk sauce enriched with egg yolk and cream. Mild, serves 4, 50 minutes, with video.
High protein
Ingredients
19 itemsChicken Boneless Cubes500 grams
Bay Leaves2
Salt1.5 tsp
White Pepper Powder¼ tsp
Celery, Diced¼ cup
Onion, Diced1
Water2.50 cup
Butter4 tbsp
Chicken Stock2 cup
Egg Yolk1
Maida2 tbsp
Garlic, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Green Capsicum1
Mushroom, Slices0.50 cup
Parsley, Finely Chopped0.50 tsp
Milk0.50 cup
Fresh Cream¼ cup
Carrot, Rings1
Contains: milk, egg, wheat, mushroom.
Nutrition
One serving, and the whole batch of 4. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per serving | All 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 428kcal | 1712kcal |
| Protein | 35g | 141g |
| Carbohydrate | 18g | 73g |
| Fat | 23g | 94g |
| Fibre | 2.2g | 8.8g |
| Sugar | 6.8g | 27g |
Cookd masalas for chicken boneless cubes
Method
- 1
Combine all the ingredients for the stock, bring to a boil and simmer for 15 mins until the chicken is tender.
Chicken Boneless CubesBay LeavesSaltWhite Pepper PowderCeleryOnionWaterCarrot
- 2
Strain the stock and set aside. Reserve the chicken dices and the carrots.
- 3
Whisk the egg yolk and cream to make a liaison and set aside.
Egg YolkFresh Cream
- 4
In a pan, for the sauce, melt butter and add the garlic. Add the maida, cook for 2 mins. Gently whisk in the chicken stock followed by milk.
ButterChicken StockMaidaGarlicSaltMilk
- 5
To prepare the final dish, in the prepared sauce switch off the flame and whisk in the egg yolk and cream mixture to create a velvety and rich sauce.
- 6
Heat butter on a high heat and saute the mushroom and capsicum. Add into the prepared sauce and combine well. Add the carrots and chicken back. Finish with parsley. Serve hot with herbed rice.
Green CapsicumButterMushroomSaltParsley
Before you start
- How long does Chicken a La King take?
- 50 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Chicken a La King serve?
- 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Chicken a La King vegetarian?
- No, it contains meat or fish.
- Is Chicken a La King spicy?
- It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
- What do I need to make Chicken a La King?
- 500 grams Chicken Boneless Cubes, ¼ cup Celery, 0.50 cup Mushroom, 1 Green Capsicum, 2 tbsp Butter, 2 cup Chicken Stock, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Chicken a La King?
- No, it is cooked in an open pot.
- How many calories are in Chicken a La King?
- About 428 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
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