Filipino Chicken Ala King Recipe
Chicken Ala King is not exactly what you may regard as an ordinary household recipe. It is more likely to be considered as a dish that is usually served during special occasions.
Servings 7 people
Calories 520kcal
Cost $5
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp peppercorns
- 1 can pineapple chunks (optional)
- 3 cloves garlic peeled and pounded
- 2 bay leaves
- ½ cup dry sherry wine
- cool water
- 4 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp flour
- 1 onion peeled and chopped
- 4 sweet peppers stemmed, cored and chopped
- 4 ounces fresh button mushrooms sliced thinly
- 2 cups broth (reserved from poaching the chicken)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a pot, arrange the chicken in a layer.
- Add the salt, peppercorns, garlic, and bay leaves.
- Add wine and enough water to cover chicken to about 1-inch high.
- Over medium-high heat, bring to a boil, skimming scum that floats on top.
- When liquid begins to boil, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for about 10 to 15 minutes or until center of chicken reads 165 F.
- Immediately remove chicken from pot and allow to cool to touch.
- Cut into 1-inch cubes. Strain broth and reserve about 2 cups. Discard aromatics.
- In a saucepot over medium heat, heat butter until melted. Add onions and cook until limp.
- Add sweet peppers and mushrooms and pineapple chunks and cook, stirring regularly, until softened.
- Add flour and cook, stirring regularly, for about 2 to 3 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Add the remaining broth and the cream, whisking regularly until smooth and mixed well.
- Add the chicken. Lower the heat, continue to cook and still continuing until the sauce comes to thicken.
- Season with salt and pepper and adjust according to taste.
- Serve while Hot. Best with Rice.
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Nutrition
Calories: 520kcal
