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Chicken A La King Travel Back To the 70's | Chef Jean-Pierre

Chef Jean-Pierre・15 minutes read

Chicken a la King is a classic 70s dish served in puff pastry shells filled with a flavorful mix of chicken, vegetables, and a creamy sauce. The dish is easy to make, can be served with various sides, and evokes nostalgia for the 70s era.

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  • Chicken a la King, a popular 70s dish, is served in puff pastry shells made by layering two dough circles with water, baking until golden brown.
  • The Chicken a la King filling involves sautéing shallots in clarified butter, adding flour and chicken stock, then incorporating chicken, mushrooms, bell peppers, peas, seasonings, cream, and butter, served in the pastry shells with an additional circle on top, offering a classic, flavorful experience evoking nostalgia.

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Recent questions

  • How do you make Chicken a la King?

    Combine sautéed shallots, chicken, vegetables, and seasonings.

  • What are the ingredients for Chicken a la King?

    Chicken, shallots, mushrooms, bell peppers, peas, seasonings, pastry.

  • Can you prepare Chicken a la King in advance?

    Yes, make the puff pastry shells ahead and store.

  • What is the serving suggestion for Chicken a la King?

    Serve with rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes.

  • What makes Chicken a la King a classic dish?

    Simple recipe, flavorful filling, served in puff pastry.

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Summary

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Classic Chicken a la King in Puff Pastry

  • Chicken a la King was a popular dish in the 70s, served in puff pastry shells.
  • To make the puff pastry shells, cut two circles of dough, one with a hole in the middle, and layer them with water to stick together.
  • Bake the puff pastry shells at 400 degrees Fahrenheit until golden brown.
  • For the Chicken a la King filling, sauté shallots in clarified butter, add flour, and then chicken stock.
  • Sauté chicken pieces until browned, then add mushrooms, bell peppers, and peas.
  • Season the filling with paprika, hot sauce, and sherry, and finish with cream and butter.
  • Serve the Chicken a la King in the puff pastry shells, topping with another pastry circle.
  • The dish can be served with rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes.
  • The puff pastry shells can be made in advance and stored at room temperature.
  • The final dish is a classic and simple recipe from the 70s, suitable for any occasion.

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Nostalgic 70s dish delights restaurant patrons.

  • The dish tasted fantastic, reminiscent of the 70s, evoking memories of wild times. The speaker plans to take a picture for a thumbnail but is eager to eat the dish, emphasizing its quality. The dish is served in their restaurant and has been a favorite for years, promising a delightful experience for the viewers.
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