Chicken à la king

0 min
medium
13 ingredients

Chicken à la king

King's Chicken is a dish that stands out for its creamy flavor and elegance, especially popular in Mexican and Peruvian cuisine. Its name comes from the French "à la reine", which means "to the queen", reflecting the European influence on Latin American cuisine during the 19th century.

This dish has its origins in French cuisine and became popular in several Latin American countries, adapting to local ingredients. In Mexico, it is known as "King's Chicken", while in other countries in the region it may have variations in name or preparation, such as in Peru, where it is also highly appreciated, or in Colombia and Venezuela, where similar recipes with creams and various vegetables prevail. In all cases, chicken in a creamy sauce combined with vegetables and spices is the star.

"King's Chicken" represents a perfect fusion between European technique and Latin American products, making this dish an exquisite option for celebrations and special meals.

How to prepare King's Chicken

To begin, melt butter in the top of a double boiler.

Add flour and cook for one minute, making sure to mix well to form a light roux.

Incorporate chicken broth and light cream, mixing until the ingredients are completely integrated.

Bring the mixture to a boil and then place the pot over hot water to cook for 15 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and the flavors to meld.

Remove the pot from the heat and add the beaten egg yolks, along with bell pepper, mushrooms, green peppers, and pre-cooked chicken meat.

Season with sherry wine, salt, black pepper, and paprika to taste, mixing gently so the seasonings are evenly distributed.

Chicken à la king

Ingredients (13)

  • Butter
  • Wheat Flour
  • Chicken Broth
  • Light Cream
  • Egg Yolks
  • Bell Pepper
  • Mushroom
  • Green Pepper
  • Chicken Meat
  • Sherry Wine
  • Salt
  • Black Pepper
  • Paprika

Instructions (7 steps)

  1. 1 Melt butter in the top of a double boiler
  2. 2 Add flour and cook for one minute
  3. 3 Add chicken broth and cream
  4. 4 Bring to a boil
  5. 5 Place over hot water and cook for 15 minutes
  6. 6 Remove from heat and add beaten egg yolks, pimiento, mushrooms, green peppers, and chicken
  7. 7 Season with sherry, salt, pepper, and paprika to taste

Nutritional Information

Calories: 347 kcal
Protein: 12%
Carbohydrates: 4%
Fat: 42%
Sugar: 6%
Sodium: 19%

Percent Daily Value for nutrients; calories are shown in kcal.

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