Chicken Ala King

1. Marinate chicken with lemon, salt & pepper. Set aside for a minimum of 1 hour.

 

2. In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients except for the panko bread crumbs. Mix it well until smooth and lump free. Season with salt and pepper according to your taste.

 

3. Pre-heat oil in a cooking pan for deep frying.

 

4. Dip the marinated chicken into the batter mixture, shake off the excess batter then dip it into the panko bread crumbs. Make sure the chicken is well coated with the crumbs then place it straight away into the frying pan.

 

5. Cook in a low to medium heat for about 5 to 7 minutes in each side depending on the thickness of the chicken fillet. Make sure to keep the heat to a minimum to cook it evenly. Once the chicken is golden brown, remove from the heat and place it in a plate with kitchen paper to absorb the excess oil or place it in a rack to drain the excess oil.. Continue the procedure for the rest of the chicken.

 

6. For the sauce, melt the butter in a small sauce pan. Add the carrots and leave it for a minute or 2.

 

7. Then add the cream of chicken soup and season with salt according to your taste. Simmer for 2-3 minutes then add the fresh chives. Let it simmer again for a minute or 2. Remove from the heat.

 

8. Serve the chicken in a platter with the sauce on top. Enjoy!