CHICKEN A LA KING

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This creamy comfort is not only a great way to use up leftover chicken, it’s also a modern take on a classic. Chicken a la King usually consists of cooked, diced chicken in a cream sauce (or a chicken gravy) that is often served over bread, pasta or noodles. The sauce most often has mushrooms and vegetables. This is a really delicious take on the classic chicken a la king that is foolproof and quick and easy to make.

Ingredients:

• Chicken Boneless (cut into small cubes) 400 gm
• Red Pimento (cut into cubes) 50 gm
• Frozen Peas 50 gm
• Capsicum (cut into cubes) 50 gm
• Mushrooms (sliced) 100 gm
• Chicken Veloute 125 ml
• Cream 30 ml
• Butter 25 gm
• White Pepper 1/2 tsp
• Salt 1/2 tsp
• Onion (chopped) 1
• Garlic paste 1/2 tsp

Method:

• In a frying pan, over medium heat, add the butter.
• Once melted, add the onions, cook until onion is translucent.
• Add garlic paste cook for few seconds.
• Add the chicken & stir fry till tender.
• Add mushrooms & peas.
• Add chicken veloute. Bring to the boil.
• Add pimento & capsicums & season it.
• Finish with cream & correct the seasoning.
• Serve hot over cooked rice, pasta, toast, or biscuits.