Chicken Ala King - by 2TA

2.5kg chicken thighs skinned
4 stems celery with leaves on, chopped
1 large onion cut into chunks
2 tsp lemon pepper or coarse black pepper
2 tsp thyme
4-5 whole cloves
enough water to cover chicken pieces

Method
Combine all the ingredients above in a large pot and boil until chicken is cooked.
Remove meat from bones and cut into strips
Strain the stock and keep aside




Sauce Preparation
60g butter
1/4 cup flour
2 cups strained chicken stock (see above)
2 x 410g evaporated milk
salt and pepper to taste

Method
Heat butter, stir in flour until foamy
Add stock and stir
Cook until thickened
Add evaporated milk
All salt and pepper to taste



Veggie Preparation
60g butter
400g button mushrooms
1 green pepper seeded and cut
1 red pepper seeded and cut
1 large onion chopped
2 tsp freshly ground garlic
2 tbsp chopped parsley

Method
Heat butter in a frying pan
Saute mushrooms, peppers, onion and garlic until soft
Stir in cooked chicken and season well
Add to white sauce
Sprinkle over with parsley.



Serve with white rice and a green salad.