Well, mums recipes are always the best! I would certainly agree that your mum has very good taste. My mum used to make something very similar before she sadly passed away following a long battle with cancer last year. Paragraph
@moeruss27263 жыл бұрын
So very sorry for your loss!💗
@jauharsayed27783 жыл бұрын
Even me eating this from the time I can remember one lobe from South Africa
@hobartdavies8483 жыл бұрын
I first tried Chicken-a-la King when in H.M.Forces and would always grab as much as I could! Ours was served with sweetcorn and pea rice. Brings back memories! Sometimes we had Kippers and Custard or Cheese and Jam sarnies....my kids and Grandkids never believe me, but it's true! Stay safe lovely lady.
@CountryLane-kj3fk Жыл бұрын
It is so hard to decide what tomake for supper, after watching so many of your videos.(so many yummy choices!)... thank you for work, sense of humour, and ease of making the chore of 'supper'.... fun again!...
@jenmb.3 жыл бұрын
I made this and it was lovely. Instead of dry sherry I used cider vinegar, and it gave it a nice depth.
@sharita72703 жыл бұрын
Thank you for letting me know of the alternative to the sherry wine. I will be making this today!!!
@megc37613 жыл бұрын
Made this dish just after I was married ,purchased a Sunbeam Frypan and included a healthy recipe book, this was one of my family favourites over the years from 1966 to 2021, 55 yrs and when family members come home still respect this dish called we called “Chicken Merrylands”
@sitirahmah37423 жыл бұрын
Thank you sharing the option, I'll surely use cider vinegar instead.
@tulinfirenze19906 ай бұрын
Making this for the second time tonight - it's SO yummy!!!
@veronicasubban52053 жыл бұрын
Hi from South Africa I’ve just found ur easy straight forward recipes i like that u get right to the point & as for the ingredients we have must of the stuff at home which is excellent. It’s long since i made a Chicken aLa King I’m going to save ur recipes till next time 😊👏
@paulcalder279210 ай бұрын
For 50 plus years and two generations, my family has always made Turkey Ala King served over rice following Thanksgiving or Christmas. Its a nice way to use some leftover turkey.
@orlandonelthorpe90273 жыл бұрын
Haven't heard about this recipe since I was a teenager back in the 70s when - I think - Vesta used to produce them. Nice straightforward video recipes - thanks. Also I like the fact there's no drawn-out preamble to your videos, unlike so many on KZbin.
@MAhmed-zs2vp3 жыл бұрын
For those who don't use alcohol, add a tablespoon of mustard and a couple of drops of vinegar :)
@MAhmed-zs2vp3 жыл бұрын
@Thack thanks for your response :) We as Muslims are not allowed to handle alcohol even if it burns off in the cooking process.
@MAhmed-zs2vp3 жыл бұрын
@Thack no problem, I was sure you was not trying to offend. Thank you. :)
@MOGGS19423 жыл бұрын
@@MAhmed-zs2vp Presumably the muslims who handle alcohol when selling to customers in their shops, etc., or working in supermarkets, are exempt. I lived in a predominantly muslim African country, and many males consumed alcohol. During ramadan they would drink it in the toilets. Hilarious hypocrisy.
@nikkilovesrocks3 жыл бұрын
@@MOGGS1942 Rules are made to be broken!
@alisharaza30059 ай бұрын
@@MOGGS1942plz do not generalize all muslims to be hypocrites if one Muslim is😊 could say the same about Christians, hindus,jews who don’t follow their religion properly they are all hypocrites too then?
@sharonrichards274 Жыл бұрын
I made this on Thursday night. It was stunning. My Marc went back and polished it all off. Served over jasmine rice and it was fantastic. Thanks Nicky and your mam for a fab mid week dinner. 🎉
@danstone87833 жыл бұрын
Just found your channel today. Subbed soon after. I appreciate that you get to to point of the recipe without any self aggrandizement and also that you prove English cuisine is in fact wonderful. Best cooking channel I have yet found. Much love.
@historicalfashionpassion3 жыл бұрын
Her recipes are delicious....not sure there is such thing as a certain country cuisine these days....she’s cooking recipes from a all countries...now if she cooked a Roast Dinner.....that’s English Cuisine.....
@danstone87833 жыл бұрын
@@historicalfashionpassion I get that, but I had not heard of Lancaster hot pot before, nor pasties, or conceived of fish pie in my imagination. Those seem pretty English to me. If I ever get off this grinding work schedule I'm gonna make the hot pot
@historicalfashionpassion3 жыл бұрын
@@danstone8783 Lancashire hot pot, cottage and shepherds pie, stews, fish pie etc all English fare.....I made the Lancashire hot pot tonight....it was a big hit with my family.....happy cooking!
@travellingbirder3 жыл бұрын
This is not English cooking. This is an American take on a French recipe leaving out the chopped peppers and other ingredients. This is for people who can´t cook - like most Americans.
@danstone87833 жыл бұрын
@@travellingbirder Well don't you sound all high and mighty and snobbish.
@jayena3 жыл бұрын
Made this for our family dinner tonight with roasted chopped turkey steaks and served with tagliatelle pasta. It was incredible and will definitely make it again, thanks for sharing ❤
@antoinettewogan11993 жыл бұрын
Just found you on you tube this evening, loving your simple easy too follow receipes , can’t wait too get trying them. Thank you 😋
@Kitchensanctuary3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@cje72933 жыл бұрын
First time viewer, your pleasant voice and manner along with that tasty looking dish won me over! Thank you from KY..will be making soon!
@anthonyspiteri46313 жыл бұрын
From Malta 🇲🇹 may God bless you.
@Premie-to5oy2 ай бұрын
Wow,Thank you for this easy Special Chicken Ala king dish...Your Smile n humbleness in yr voice warms the heart😂🙏...Keep it going👌
@fox39forever3 жыл бұрын
Looks very delicious! Would go well with a glass of cold white wine.
@80sChick80s3 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy your recipies. Your videos are uncomplicated and interesting.
@irenakupis69203 жыл бұрын
Is called as well strogonof! U can do with strips of pork or beef. Delicious!!
@myralittle73523 жыл бұрын
The fact your using milk not cream is a plus for me, and great for left over chicken, I usually make soup with stock, now I've got a go to mid week recipe, thank you
@rosariom632411 ай бұрын
Finally i found the classic recipe. Thank you!❤
@ptrs-born11733 жыл бұрын
I was taught that one should fry mushroom on a dry frying pan to get rid of the water inside, and then add butter (or oil) to get them nice and brown. Thanks for the recipe, will try it for sure...
@sanseijedi3 жыл бұрын
Yup, that's the best way! And oil if you must, but a bit of butter is wonderful and worth it.
@jamesgil17033 жыл бұрын
A great cook demonstrating lovely tasty food in a simple way. Excellent
@fusioninspiredkitchen54373 жыл бұрын
Simple and delicious
@tulinfirenze19906 ай бұрын
That's why I love her and her recipes.
@charleshamilton92743 жыл бұрын
When I was a kid, Turkey à la King was a staple in our house the week after Thanksgiving. My mom didn’t use sherry but rather added pimentos. It added color and a nice kick to an otherwise fairly bland dish. I have watched a goodly number of your videos in the past few weeks and really appreciate the clarity of your instructions, the professional-quality photography (you know, food porn) and your genuinely charming personality. Well done, you!
@stormchylde39993 жыл бұрын
I was thinking Chicken a la King had usually had pimentos in it; thx for confirming that, lol.
@ZalthorAndNoggin Жыл бұрын
Food porn?? What the hell are you sniffing there, Charles??
@Jay_Ayo3 жыл бұрын
Just made this right now and please thank your Mom for me. My kids want more of it 😀
@jessicalt41213 жыл бұрын
Good over noodles and puff pastry too. Delicious.
@margaretortiz24733 жыл бұрын
Would u make it like a pot pie bc of the puff pastry?
@james25293 жыл бұрын
I was wondering what to cook this weekend, thank you for solving the problem for me! Also, glad to see your views are really starting to pick up, thoroughly deserved.
@jguyfletch21873 жыл бұрын
first time viewer, had to sub and ring bell, this is exactly the type of clean, fresh cooking I admire. thank you! .
@Kitchensanctuary3 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
@lisahutton46083 жыл бұрын
Just made for our dinner tonight. Used scallions instead of "large onion", Used cooking Sherry instead of "dry Sherry". When I make it again, (because this was delicious!) I will be using the recommended ingredients above. Thank you for sharing your family "go-to" meal.
@hijodelaisla2753 жыл бұрын
Cream sherry has more flavor than dry (amontillado). Grind in some black pepper, too.
@Thomasfrohwitter3 жыл бұрын
Hello Lisa
@marywinter82163 жыл бұрын
I have never had Chicken à la King without red peppers involved. But, this looks wonderful.
@janeburke1473 жыл бұрын
We used to have this back in the eighties but we called it Chicken Supreme.Thanks for not adding stuff we don’t have it so keeping the cost down xxx
@catem31023 жыл бұрын
Heh, I'd forgotten Chicken Supreme. 😁 Yummy.
@rebeccaradford79823 жыл бұрын
Now there’s a memory!. Used to love Chicken Supreme x
@Ena481452 жыл бұрын
This is almost exactly how my mom makes hers.. a lot of the recipes I see have more vegetables and stuff added to it but I adore how simple her recipe is. She also adds a can of pimento which is my favorite part. I woke up with a hankering for this and wanted to see how others make it. Your mom's looks great!
@vivlaqueen11283 жыл бұрын
Brings back my childhood memories. One of my moms favorites. Greetings from Belgium! 🙋🏻♀️
@Kitchensanctuary3 жыл бұрын
Mine too!
@starlightzz14802 жыл бұрын
New follower here! Def making this this weekend thank u lady!
@jeffhalbo963 жыл бұрын
ThNks Nicky - this is a wonderfully simple but delicious recipe - absolutely love it!
@user-fk8rb8ue5h3 жыл бұрын
It's brilliant. It gave me an idea too. I'm going to add some curry powder, and it will make a lovely curry without tomatoes for a change.
@Kitchensanctuary3 жыл бұрын
Sounds great!
@satyannair48373 жыл бұрын
I disagree. If you add curry powder, you will drown the thyme. As an Indian, I love Continental flavours, as much as I love Indian, and I know better than to mix the two. This was meant to be Continental. Keep it that way.
@doortooasis4557 Жыл бұрын
I love your kitchen set up 🥰🥰🥰
@garryf87663 жыл бұрын
My mum used make this growing up not had in years great food
@ninajones11753 жыл бұрын
I never had it before. Heard its name and just assumed would have a ton of expensive time consuming issues. I dont really enjoy cooking so love simplicity. Bet this hits my table this week. Thanks so much
@adc23273 жыл бұрын
Oh no Nina. This is a really old dish. I guess it was given that name to make a dish made with leftovers sound fancy. I would see it more after Thanksgiving and Christmas as Turkey a la King. Another was to use leftover turkey. Enjoy!!
@JohnJohansen23 жыл бұрын
Use cold stock, then it'll never become lumpy. Just ask Chef John. 😉 Btw I have tested it, time and again. No problems at all. 🙂
@beckoutloud43643 жыл бұрын
"Cold stock, hot roux, no lumps!"
@Poeme3403 жыл бұрын
👍👍Never disappoints. Delish over phyllo shells, too. A touch of soy sauce can really deepen the flavor.
@alive28663 жыл бұрын
I am inlove with your kitchen.
@PKP13 жыл бұрын
We used to get this at primary school dinners back in my day
@hotpoker42122 жыл бұрын
Greetings from the Emerald Isle,🇮🇪🇮🇪 just found you on you tube,love your recipes, can't wait to try them,keep up the good work,👍
@lauradelaney54573 жыл бұрын
Gosh, this looks like it could be my death row meal 😍
@wurlitzer8953 жыл бұрын
Let's hope that never comes true!!
@lauradelaney54573 жыл бұрын
@@wurlitzer895 amen!!
@wurlitzer8953 жыл бұрын
@@lauradelaney5457 Absolutely!!!
@wurlitzer8953 жыл бұрын
@@jerryoshea3116 Peppers! Yum...
@Thomasfrohwitter3 жыл бұрын
Hello Laura
@passion777able3 жыл бұрын
This is an excellent recipe. Simple, complete and easy to follow. Will definitely join my repertoire of meals. Great for us single individuals. This recipe will serve for 2 days, maybe even a third for breakfast on toast.
@jeanhammond28643 жыл бұрын
I made this for dinner tonight and it was incredible! I made a few changes so that I could use some home canned ingredients and we loved it! Thank you for the great recipe, it will be in our dinner rotation now too.
@Kitchensanctuary3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic!
@ynotann3 жыл бұрын
I am going to make this Nicky. Thanks for the video.
@Kitchensanctuary3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure 😊
@scottmactavish97163 жыл бұрын
I've been cooking this almost the exact recipe for years, but never knew it had a name. I cooked the chicken bits like I was making General Tso's, in flour and corn starch.
@davidappleton77063 жыл бұрын
Really enjoy your recipes. Clear, simple and delicious and added bonus of ingredient lists in descriptions. Thank you.
@DD-hy1nl Жыл бұрын
My mom made something like this when I was a child many years ago. This brings me back to my mom's kitchen! Yours looks so delish, love it! 😋
@denisesavoie99153 жыл бұрын
I remember that recipe in Canada served with puff pastry shells. I‘ve just tried your recipe and it‘s deliciously well seasoned, especially with the addition of dry Sherry. I love it. 👌 Thank you 😊
@katherinemooney43963 жыл бұрын
Yay Canada! Home of good cookin!
@KleinBibi3 жыл бұрын
I made this a few days ago and it was soooo delicious
@nikkilovesrocks3 жыл бұрын
I just made this for my family. I added peas but other than that I made it exactly the way you said and everyone loved it! The mushrooms with the creamy sauce & rice was my favorite part! The sauce is rich and delicious... needed very little salt to bring out the amazing flavor! Definitely making this again! Thank You Nikki ☺️💖✨💖😋
@Einungbrekke2 жыл бұрын
I made this today, or a version of it. Not a big fan of mushrooms, so didn't put that in and I don't drink alcohol (its great in food though), so don't have that at home. I used cream instead of milk and added cayenne spice. So good! Will definitely make this again!
@ladydi4runner3 жыл бұрын
Made this today. Scratched an itch I Did Not know I had! Awesome sauce! Had on on pasta, fettuccine to be exact. Knocked it Out of the ballpark! 👏🏻👍😁Thanking you! My only sub? No sherry in house, so Pinot Noir did it in a pinch! 👍👍👏🏻👏🏻👍👋
@Thomasfrohwitter3 жыл бұрын
Hello there
@YayaVye3693 жыл бұрын
Brandy or Saki work well too. This is how I’ve always made my sauces that are quite similar to this recipe. Love the video!
@theneutralplatform48343 жыл бұрын
I'm going to make a puff pastry pie out of this recipe!!!
@Kitchensanctuary3 жыл бұрын
Sounds great!
@suzannebeattie793 жыл бұрын
Just discovered your channel/blog through searching on KZbin for recipes, and loving it - love that you use straightforward ingredients, with really clear instructions. Video quality is amazing. Have plans to try lots of your dishes. Many of which are staples I have been making for years but didn’t follow recipes and therefore didn’t get consistent results. Yesterday I followed your cottage pie recipe and today your tomato soup-both successful and will use again! Curry will be next I think. Keep up the good work 😀
@normasarno273 жыл бұрын
Yummy!!!!
@Moyodsreds3 жыл бұрын
This would be good over noodles too
@hijodelaisla2753 жыл бұрын
Wide egg noodles - sounds good. Creamy dishes like this call for a little sharpness. I would add red pepper flakes or, at the very least, a generous grind of black pepper.
@fusioninspiredkitchen54373 жыл бұрын
I was thinking that, I think it will go really we'll
@luke1253 жыл бұрын
Yes
@becric91203 жыл бұрын
Looks yummy and easy. Good old comfort food. Love your 'Shirley Valentine' accent :)
@Kitchensanctuary3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much
@anitahirst32613 жыл бұрын
You sound a bit like me ... I’m from Huddersfield
@lovelyirish66243 жыл бұрын
WOW yummy 😋💚 my mouth was watering watching this .😋 Thanks for sharing such an easy meal to make ! I be making this during the week for sure . ✨💚 Delicious 😋
@msue62 Жыл бұрын
I just bought your book 'It's all about Dinner' and it is absolutely fantastic thank you.
@mummyd19903 жыл бұрын
Another great looking recipe, will be doing this for tea for my Dad and me,many thanks for this upload.
@annacollings11203 жыл бұрын
Looks fabulous. Will definitely try this one. Thank you
@relliott28963 жыл бұрын
Too bad we can't smell through our screens oh my I bet it smells great and taste even better! Yummmm !!! Thank you for the vid
@fusioninspiredkitchen54373 жыл бұрын
Looks yummy
@christelstrebus71753 жыл бұрын
We used to eat it with rice or puff pastry. It is called ragout in The Netherlands and you can also make it with stewing beef, just mushrooms, salmon or trout. Whatever you fancy and is (pre)cooked. I love it.
@Kitchensanctuary3 жыл бұрын
Interesting thank you :)
@Thomasfrohwitter3 жыл бұрын
Christel
@updownstate3 жыл бұрын
We had this a lot and my mother always made it when we were sick or injured. :)
@user-cq7fo9gk9j3 жыл бұрын
in the process of making this, but i added uncooked chicken to the sauce and covered it with the lid hopefully it’s gonna cook! thanks for the recipe! 🤍 edit: just made it, turned out..AMAZING! thank u so much will start making this every week, literally the best thing i ate since 2020
@Kitchensanctuary3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic so glad you enjoyed it 😋
@Re.x03 жыл бұрын
Oh yum! Thank you Nicky, this was a nice change in my cooking rotation too! Really tasted nice over rice and pasta! Appreciate it!
@cindyo62983 жыл бұрын
I made this for my boyfriend and he loved it! The sherry made it
@bridgetcarmody7006 Жыл бұрын
Just made this and it’s absolutely delicious
@stevenichols29383 жыл бұрын
New subscriber; nothing but excellent results from using your recipes. Greetings and gratitude from the States.
@OMGaNEWBIE3 жыл бұрын
Yummmm!!! Thank you for sharing. You're right, it is quick & easy.
@bettyk81053 жыл бұрын
I’m going out to buy some Sherry! Looks amazingly delicious for such a simple recipe. Thanks!
@Kitchensanctuary3 жыл бұрын
Hope you enjoy
@ABab-jf2jb2 жыл бұрын
Watched several videos of yours, didn't see you using canned soup, thank you, you earned a new subscriber.
@sandrahamilton25213 жыл бұрын
Another great quick recipe that I know mine will love xx
@blacksorrento47193 жыл бұрын
I have just cooked this for dinner tonight. So very easy to make and flavoursome. 👍
@Kboersi3 жыл бұрын
We love this recipe, and the sherry is a must.
@Split10uk3 жыл бұрын
I make something like this with left over roast chicken, but I use leeks instead of onions, and make a roux and add stock and a splash of milk. My Mum used to make something similar she called 'chicken in white sauce', and I've just modified it.
@Kitchensanctuary3 жыл бұрын
Sounds great.
@beecher1713 жыл бұрын
A cooking channel with metric (?!) measurements? You are godsend ☺️👍🏻
@judithsewell70273 жыл бұрын
Thank you , we were having chicken curry tomorrow, but we will try this for a change ,looks so good 👍
@Kitchensanctuary3 жыл бұрын
Hope you enjoy
@sheilashort97173 жыл бұрын
Oh my! I remember making chicken ala king (minus the sherry, of course) in my home ec class over 50 years ago. It was served over toast and was absolutely delicious.
@minnien46673 жыл бұрын
Oh my, I grew up eating this too! Slightly different recipe but still with sherry and it was also delicious. I like your much simpler recipe.
@Kitchensanctuary3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much
@bridlong77633 жыл бұрын
How was yours different? I'll be trying this tomorrow as it looks delicious :)
@minnien46673 жыл бұрын
@@bridlong7763 My mum added chopped pimentos, peas and garlic to the sauce. Made it colorful. We always had it over noodles or toast, never rice. It’s the sherry that makes it so delicious so don’t skip that.
@bridlong77633 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much. I'll try both versions. I literally grill & steam everything so this tutorial is very helpful :)😃
@bridlong77633 жыл бұрын
Now I have discovered pimento cheese dip... I will try this delight also...I'll have a busy day tomorrow. Its a pitty I'll probably have to use substitutes but it should taste similar 😋
@michaelwallace52912 жыл бұрын
Hi Nicky. Thank you for sharing yet another ripper recipe. My husband and. I have just had this for tea. simple to make and really tasty. We are in lockdown again in Australia 🇦🇺 and probably like many a bit over my own cooking. Keep em coming . Moira.
@pamelalalaable3 жыл бұрын
This is my first visit to your channel and I will back for more later on today. I love the precise measurements and explanations. eg I’m in the UK and was never sure how much ‘cup’ is. But I know now!
@geoffreygavurnik30723 жыл бұрын
Instead of rice or pasta, I serve this over toast or crumbled biscuits. I also sometimes add cooked diced carrots and peas along with the chicken.
@nikkilovesrocks3 жыл бұрын
peas!!! Yes I have peas! Sounds like Im making this for din din tonight! TY!
@jeansuttling32563 жыл бұрын
Thank you What a delicious recipe. You’ve made me feel hungry! Have already tried another of your recipes, Lancashire Hotpot. Delicious and have been requested to make it again! X
@Kitchensanctuary3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful!
@DidYaServe3 жыл бұрын
Looks like a great way to use up leftover roast chicken the next day. Thanks.
@Khamomil3 жыл бұрын
That's a good recipe for using leftover chicken. Looks delish.
@gracefulindeed60913 жыл бұрын
Back to the late 60s our favourite
@bunakkaptan3 жыл бұрын
I've forgat all about this magnificent dish.... Thank you for reminding me !!
@georgecullen95163 жыл бұрын
You can save yourself a bit of time by using condensed mushroom soup after frying mushroom and onion and use half tin of milk tastes really good and creamy ...every bit as good .
@desslone3 жыл бұрын
Thats what my mam used to do in the 70's
@evelynsaungikar35533 жыл бұрын
And add a handful of frozen peas! Where are the pastry shells?
@IrishAnnie3 жыл бұрын
Years ago I could buy frozen Chicken A’la King and it was delicious!
@glynisblack21963 жыл бұрын
I’m making this for dinner tomorrow night. Another brilliant recipe thanks Nicky!
@CapeWest Жыл бұрын
We had a version of this growing up and it was always a favorite! 🤗🤗🤗
@DreamscapesMusicCinema3 жыл бұрын
Wow. This looks amazing 👏. Thank you for the awesome recipe 😀. Im so happy I found your channel today! Mark Bensette Aux Bois 🇨🇦.
@JaxMchunuАй бұрын
Quick n easy! Will be trying this one out soon! Thank you 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦❤️❤️❤️❤️