Best 2 Brighton Beach Hotel Chicken A La King Recipes

Indulge in a culinary journey to Brighton Beach Hotel with our collection of delectable Chicken a la King recipes. Originally served at the iconic Brighton Beach Hotel in New York City, this dish has stood the test of time, captivating taste buds with its creamy, savory, and comforting flavors. Our diverse selection of recipes offers variations that cater to different preferences and dietary needs. From the classic Chicken a la King, featuring tender chicken, mushrooms, and a rich sauce, to a modern vegetarian version with hearty vegetables, there's a recipe here for every palate. Explore the culinary legacy of Brighton Beach Hotel and savor the timeless elegance of Chicken a la King.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN A LA KING I

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Easy and elegant chicken dish. It's a great way to use leftover chicken or turkey. Green pepper and red pimientos make this a pretty dish to serve at Christmas or anytime. Serve over cooked rice, toast, or noodles. Can be made ahead and reheated.

Provided by Colleen B. Smith

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 (4.5 ounce) can mushrooms, drained, liquid reserved
1 green bell pepper, chopped
½ cup butter
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 ½ teaspoons chicken bouillon powder
1 ½ cups milk
1 ¼ cups hot water
4 cooked, boneless chicken breast halves, chopped
4 ounces chopped pimento

Steps:

Cook and stir drained mushrooms and green pepper in butter or margarine over medium heat for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
Blend in flour, salt, and pepper. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is bubbly. Remove from heat.
Stir in instant bouillon, milk, water, and reserved mushroom liquid. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir for 1 minute.
Stir in chicken and pimiento. Heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.7 calories, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 86.5 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 20.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 733.9 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

CHICKEN à LA KING

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Among the many stories regarding the origins of this dish, the one we deemed "most likely, and most likely to succeed" came to us in 1944. E. Clarke King of Dayton, Ohio, sent us "the original recipe," which he claimed had been invented by George Greenwald, head chef at New York's Brighton Beach Hotel, for his parents (who owned the hotel) in the early 1900s.

Categories Milk/Cream Chicken Egg Mushroom Sauté Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Bell Pepper Parsley Gourmet Small Plates

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 3/4 cups chicken broth (14 fl oz)
1 1/2 lb skinless boneless chicken breast halves
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 each yellow, red, and orange bell peppers, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (2 cups)
1 1/4 teaspoons salt, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
1/4 lb white mushrooms, trimmed and quartered
3 large egg yolks
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, or to taste
2 tablespoons dry Sherry, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon paprika (not hot)
6 (1/2-inch-thick) slices firm white sandwich bread (preferably Pullman), toasted
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

Put broth and chicken in a 2- to 3-quart heavy saucepan and bring just to a simmer over moderate heat, uncovered. Turn chicken over and gently poach at a bare simmer, uncovered, until just cooked through, about 5 minutes more.
Transfer chicken to a cutting board. Pour broth through a fine-mesh sieve into a heatproof 2-cup measure and reserve for sauce.
Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a 4- to 5-quart wide heavy pot over moderately high heat until foam subsides, then cook peppers, stirring, until softened (do not brown), 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer peppers to a bowl and stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
Add onion and remaining 3 tablespoons butter to pot and cook over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add flour and remaining teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and reduce heat to low, then cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Whisk in 3/4 cup broth, then all of cream and mushrooms, and simmer until mushrooms are tender, about 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, whisk together yolks, lemon juice, Sherry, and paprika in a small bowl. Whisk in 1/2 cup sauce, then stir yolk mixture back into sauce remaining in pot. Cook over low heat, stirring (do not simmer, or sauce will curdle), until sauce is slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and reserve.
Cut chicken crosswise into 1/3-inch-thick slices and add along with peppers to sauce, then cook over low heat (do not simmer, or sauce will curdle), stirring occasionally, until chicken and peppers are just heated through. Add more broth to thin if desired.
Spoon chicken à la king over toast on 6 plates, then sprinkle with parsley.

Tips:

To make your sauce extra creamy, use a combination of heavy cream and béchamel sauce.
For a more intense flavor, use a good quality dry white wine instead of chicken broth.
Sauté the mushrooms and onion until they are soft and golden brown. This will enhance their flavor and add depth to the sauce.
Don't overcook the chicken. It should be cooked through but still tender and juicy.
Serve the chicken à la king over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes.

Conclusion:

Chicken à la king is a classic dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its creamy sauce, tender chicken, and flavorful vegetables, it's a dish that everyone will love. Whether you're serving it for a special occasion or a weeknight dinner, chicken à la king is sure to be a hit.