Turkey a la King Recipe (2024)

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What is turkey a la king made of? ›

This turkey à la king recipe features turkey, peas, and mushrooms in a creamy sauce served over puff pastry boats, biscuits, toast, or rice.

Meaning of à la king in English

cut into small pieces and cooked in a sauce that contains cream and vegetables: This restaurant serves a wonderful chicken à la king. They cooked turnips à la king.

There are many origin stories for this recipe, but the original version was probably Chicken a la King, not turkey. It may have originated in lower Manhattan at Delmonico's restaurant. Or, it might have been created at Claridge's Hotel in London. There are other potential locations too; nobody knows for sure.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 297 calories, 13g fat (7g saturated fat), 98mg cholesterol, 591mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 24g protein.

Giblets generally include the liver, and can include the gizzard, neck, kidneys and heart. More often than not, your butcher may have already gathered them inside a little bag within the bird's cavity, which makes finding and using them considerably easier — just don't forget to remove the bag before cooking.

To find the giblet package, look inside either the main cavity of the bird or in the neck cavity, located between the wings of the turkey. Once found, set it aside in the refrigerator, with the neck, to open and cook separately. This package will include the liver, gizzard and heart.

Chicken a la King is a creamy chicken recipe made from diced chicken breasts, cream sauce, and vegetables. This is served along with (or on top of) bread or pasta. The rich cream sauce is usually made from milk, flour and butter. This recipe is richer than most because of the use of heavy whipping cream.

The origin of chicken à la king's name is a subject of debate. Some say it was created at New York's Brighton Beach Hotel in the 1890s and named after its proprietor E. Clark King II. Some claim it originated in England, while others say it's from Philadelphia.

In cooking, à la refers to a way of preparing a dish, e.g., chicken à la provençale (as traditionally cooked in Provence).

Turkey tetrazzini is an extra-comforting, baked spaghetti casserole filled with turkey, mushrooms, and cheese. Like most casseroles, this tetrazzini is totally versatile: add in your favorite veggies or switch out the protein (chicken tetrazzini is one of our go-to choices).

Why is it called Chicken Alexander? ›

Back in the early days of COOK, Dale made a version of the 70s dinner party classic Chicken à la King. He liked it so much he renamed it Chicken Alexander, giving it one of his middle names. (He's keeping the other one, Colchester, in reserve.)

Another account is that chicken à la King was created in the 1890s by hotel cook William "Bill" King of the Bellevue Hotel in Philadelphia. Several obituaries in early March 1915 credited King after he died on March 4, 1915.

Meat and poultry

That's why it's best to eat meat and poultry in moderation. Macronutrients per 3.5 ounces (100 g) in meat and poultry: Turkey: 0 g carbs, 12 g fat, 27 g protein. Beef: 0 g carbs, 6 g fat, 123 g protein.

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Nutrient Database, 3 ounces or 85 grams (g) of non-enhanced, roasted turkey breast contains: 135 calories. 3.26 g of fat. 0 g of carbohydrate.

Here are the main foods that are high-in-fat, low-in-carbs and are great starting place for anyone wanting to dip their feet into keto diet: Meat: Steak, ham, sausage, bacon, turkey, and chicken. Cheese: Cheddar, cream cheese, goat cheese, mozzarella, or blue cheese (always unprocessed).

Chicken à la King ('chicken in the style of King') is a dish consisting of diced chicken in a cream sauce, often with sherry, mushrooms, and vegetables, generally served over rice, noodles, or bread. It is also often served in a vol-au-vent or pastry case. It is sometimes made with tuna or turkey in place of chicken.

The good news is that making turkey burgers from scratch is quite easy. All you need is ground turkey, onion, bread crumbs, eggs, and some seasonings and you're good to go. Simply combine your ground turkey, diced onion, bread crumbs, egg whites, garlic, parsley, salt, and ground pepper in a bowl.

Bread: This old-fashioned turkey dressing recipe starts with lightly toasted white bread. Butter: Butter adds moisture, richness, and flavor. Vegetables: You'll need one chopped onion and two stalks of chopped celery for flavor and texture. Broth: Chicken broth keeps the stuffing moist without making it soggy.